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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,255 and 520,099

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,255 and 520,099 is: 799,701.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,255 : 520,099 = 520,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,255/520,099 = 520,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,255x = 520,099 × 520,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,255x = 270,502,969,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,502,969,801/338,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,701.32

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