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Finding the Third Proportional to 339,011 and 495,787

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Solution

The third proportional to 339,011 and 495,787 is: 725,064.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,011 : 495,787 = 495,787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,011/495,787 = 495,787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,011x = 495,787 × 495,787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,011x = 245,804,749,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,804,749,369/339,011
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,064.23

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