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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,994 and 460,396.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,994 and 460,396.50 is: 625,276.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,994 : 460,396.50 = 460,396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,994/460,396.50 = 460,396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,994x = 460,396.50 × 460,396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,994x = 211,964,937,212.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,964,937,212.25/338,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,276.37

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