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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,921 and 513,642

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,921 and 513,642 is: 785,387.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,921 : 513,642 = 513,642 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,921/513,642 = 513,642/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,921x = 513,642 × 513,642
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,921x = 263,828,104,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,828,104,164/335,921
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785,387.35

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