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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,758 and 527,086

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,758 and 527,086 is: 822,540.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,758 : 527,086 = 527,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,758/527,086 = 527,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,758x = 527,086 × 527,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,758x = 277,819,651,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,819,651,396/337,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,540.55

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