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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,398 and 535,455

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,398 and 535,455 is: 847,262.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,398 : 535,455 = 535,455 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,398/535,455 = 535,455/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,398x = 535,455 × 535,455
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,398x = 286,712,057,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,712,057,025/338,398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847,262.86

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