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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,020.88 and 685,375.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,020.88 and 685,375.88 is: 1,389,677.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,020.88 : 685,375.88 = 685,375.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,020.88/685,375.88 = 685,375.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,020.88x = 685,375.88 × 685,375.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,020.88x = 469,740,090,032.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,740,090,032.02/338,020.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389,677.75

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