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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,971.50 and 524,854.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,971.50 and 524,854.69 is: 812,671.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,971.50 : 524,854.69 = 524,854.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,971.50/524,854.69 = 524,854.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,971.50x = 524,854.69 × 524,854.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,971.50x = 275,472,442,990.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,472,442,990.72/338,971.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,671.40

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