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Finding the Third Proportional to 334,432 and 518,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 334,432 and 518,048 is: 802,476.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,432 : 518,048 = 518,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,432/518,048 = 518,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,432x = 518,048 × 518,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,432x = 268,373,730,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,373,730,304/334,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,476.23

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