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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,598 and 524,847

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,598 and 524,847 is: 813,544.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,598 : 524,847 = 524,847 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,598/524,847 = 524,847/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,598x = 524,847 × 524,847
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,598x = 275,464,373,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,464,373,409/338,598
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813,544.01

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