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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,994 and 525,222

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,994 and 525,222 is: 813,755.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,994 : 525,222 = 525,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,994/525,222 = 525,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,994x = 525,222 × 525,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,994x = 275,858,149,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,858,149,284/338,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813,755.26

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