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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,046 and 506,013

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,046 and 506,013 is: 757,438.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,046 : 506,013 = 506,013 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,046/506,013 = 506,013/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,046x = 506,013 × 506,013
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,046x = 256,049,156,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,049,156,169/338,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757,438.80

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