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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,752.13 and 524,810.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,752.13 and 524,810.81 is: 813,061.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,752.13 : 524,810.81 = 524,810.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,752.13/524,810.81 = 524,810.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,752.13x = 524,810.81 × 524,810.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,752.13x = 275,426,388,916.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,426,388,916.91/338,752.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813,061.73

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