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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,712 and 519,780

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,712 and 519,780 is: 797,642.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,712 : 519,780 = 519,780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,712/519,780 = 519,780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,712x = 519,780 × 519,780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,712x = 270,171,248,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,171,248,400/338,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,642.98

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