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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,909 and 520,089

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,909 and 520,089 is: 805,255.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,909 : 520,089 = 520,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,909/520,089 = 520,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,909x = 520,089 × 520,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,909x = 270,492,567,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,492,567,921/335,909
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805,255.49

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