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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,313 and 801,475.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,313 and 801,475.50 is: 1,898,723.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,313 : 801,475.50 = 801,475.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,313/801,475.50 = 801,475.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,313x = 801,475.50 × 801,475.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,313x = 642,362,977,100.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,362,977,100.25/338,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898,723.90

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