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Finding the Third Proportional to 339,552 and 524,100

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Solution

The third proportional to 339,552 and 524,100 is: 808,950.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,552 : 524,100 = 524,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,552/524,100 = 524,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,552x = 524,100 × 524,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,552x = 274,680,810,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,680,810,000/339,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,950.65

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