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Finding the Third Proportional to 334,224 and 504,171

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Solution

The third proportional to 334,224 and 504,171 is: 760,533.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,224 : 504,171 = 504,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,224/504,171 = 504,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,224x = 504,171 × 504,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,224x = 254,188,397,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,188,397,241/334,224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,533.05

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