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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,433 and 505,948

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,433 and 505,948 is: 756,378.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,433 : 505,948 = 505,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,433/505,948 = 505,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,433x = 505,948 × 505,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,433x = 255,983,378,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,983,378,704/338,433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,378.30

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