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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,236 and 508,080

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,236 and 508,080 is: 765,473.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,236 : 508,080 = 508,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,236/508,080 = 508,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,236x = 508,080 × 508,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,236x = 258,145,286,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,145,286,400/337,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,473.69

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