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Finding the Third Proportional to 339,330 and 524,937

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Solution

The third proportional to 339,330 and 524,937 is: 812,067.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,330 : 524,937 = 524,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,330/524,937 = 524,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,330x = 524,937 × 524,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,330x = 275,558,853,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,558,853,969/339,330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,067.47

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