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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,511 and 492,938

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,511 and 492,938 is: 719,940.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,511 : 492,938 = 492,938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,511/492,938 = 492,938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,511x = 492,938 × 492,938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,511x = 242,987,871,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,987,871,844/337,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,940.60

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