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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,400 and 509,586

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,400 and 509,586 is: 769,644.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,400 : 509,586 = 509,586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,400/509,586 = 509,586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,400x = 509,586 × 509,586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,400x = 259,677,891,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,677,891,396/337,400
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,644.02

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