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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,314 and 507,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,314 and 507,304 is: 767,511.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,314 : 507,304 = 507,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,314/507,304 = 507,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,314x = 507,304 × 507,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,314x = 257,357,348,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,357,348,416/335,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,511.49

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