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Finding the Third Proportional to 336,372 and 519,430.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 336,372 and 519,430.50 is: 802,112.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,372 : 519,430.50 = 519,430.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,372/519,430.50 = 519,430.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,372x = 519,430.50 × 519,430.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,372x = 269,808,044,330.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,808,044,330.25/336,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,112.08

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