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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,674.50 and 524,686.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,674.50 and 524,686.50 is: 812,862.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,674.50 : 524,686.50 = 524,686.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,674.50/524,686.50 = 524,686.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,674.50x = 524,686.50 × 524,686.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,674.50x = 275,295,923,282.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,295,923,282.25/338,674.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,862.86

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