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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,635 and 515,028

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,635 and 515,028 is: 785,623.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,635 : 515,028 = 515,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,635/515,028 = 515,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,635x = 515,028 × 515,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,635x = 265,253,840,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,253,840,784/337,635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785,623.06

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