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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,901 and 520,077

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,901 and 520,077 is: 805,237.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,901 : 520,077 = 520,077 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,901/520,077 = 520,077/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,901x = 520,077 × 520,077
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,901x = 270,480,085,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,480,085,929/335,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805,237.51

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