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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,070 and 518,157.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,070 and 518,157.50 is: 801,286.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,070 : 518,157.50 = 518,157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,070/518,157.50 = 518,157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,070x = 518,157.50 × 518,157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,070x = 268,487,194,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,487,194,806.25/335,070
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,286.88

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