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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,084 and 519,706

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,084 and 519,706 is: 798,897.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,084 : 519,706 = 519,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,084/519,706 = 519,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,084x = 519,706 × 519,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,084x = 270,094,326,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,094,326,436/338,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798,897.10

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