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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,488 and 505,296

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,488 and 505,296 is: 756,542.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,488 : 505,296 = 505,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,488/505,296 = 505,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,488x = 505,296 × 505,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,488x = 255,324,047,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,324,047,616/337,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,542.60

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