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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,066 and 526,479

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,066 and 526,479 is: 819,899.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,066 : 526,479 = 526,479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,066/526,479 = 526,479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,066x = 526,479 × 526,479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,066x = 277,180,137,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,180,137,441/338,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819,899.48

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