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Finding the Third Proportional to 334,826 and 505,258

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Solution

The third proportional to 334,826 and 505,258 is: 762,442.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,826 : 505,258 = 505,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,826/505,258 = 505,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,826x = 505,258 × 505,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,826x = 255,285,646,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,285,646,564/334,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,442.72

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