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Finding the Third Proportional to 339,766 and 475,267.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 339,766 and 475,267.50 is: 664,808.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,766 : 475,267.50 = 475,267.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,766/475,267.50 = 475,267.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,766x = 475,267.50 × 475,267.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,766x = 225,879,196,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,879,196,556.25/339,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,808.12

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