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Finding the Third Proportional to 334,373 and 518,327

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Solution

The third proportional to 334,373 and 518,327 is: 803,482.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,373 : 518,327 = 518,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,373/518,327 = 518,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,373x = 518,327 × 518,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,373x = 268,662,878,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,662,878,929/334,373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,482.57

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