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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,999 and 525,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,999 and 525,230 is: 813,768.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,999 : 525,230 = 525,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,999/525,230 = 525,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,999x = 525,230 × 525,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,999x = 275,866,552,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,866,552,900/338,999
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813,768.04

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