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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,898 and 520,073

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,898 and 520,073 is: 805,232.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,898 : 520,073 = 520,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,898/520,073 = 520,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,898x = 520,073 × 520,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,898x = 270,475,925,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,475,925,329/335,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805,232.32

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