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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,954 and 472,485

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,954 and 472,485 is: 660,569.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,954 : 472,485 = 472,485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,954/472,485 = 472,485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,954x = 472,485 × 472,485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,954x = 223,242,075,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,242,075,225/337,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,569.41

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