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Finding the Third Proportional to 339,408 and 670,252.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 339,408 and 670,252.50 is: 1,323,594.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,408 : 670,252.50 = 670,252.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,408/670,252.50 = 670,252.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,408x = 670,252.50 × 670,252.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,408x = 449,238,413,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,238,413,756.25/339,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323,594.06

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