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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,406 and 509,594

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,406 and 509,594 is: 769,654.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,406 : 509,594 = 509,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,406/509,594 = 509,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,406x = 509,594 × 509,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,406x = 259,686,044,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,686,044,836/337,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,654.50

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