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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,997 and 525,226.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,997 and 525,226.50 is: 813,762.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,997 : 525,226.50 = 525,226.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,997/525,226.50 = 525,226.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,997x = 525,226.50 × 525,226.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,997x = 275,862,876,302.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,862,876,302.25/338,997
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813,762.00

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