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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,248 and 520,088

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,248 and 520,088 is: 799,684.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,248 : 520,088 = 520,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,248/520,088 = 520,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,248x = 520,088 × 520,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,248x = 270,491,527,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,491,527,744/338,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,684.04

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