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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,473 and 507,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,473 and 507,572 is: 767,958.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,473 : 507,572 = 507,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,473/507,572 = 507,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,473x = 507,572 × 507,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,473x = 257,629,335,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,629,335,184/335,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,958.48

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