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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,924 and 505,884

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,924 and 505,884 is: 757,325.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,924 : 505,884 = 505,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,924/505,884 = 505,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,924x = 505,884 × 505,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,924x = 255,918,621,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,918,621,456/337,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757,325.97

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