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Finding the Third Proportional to 339,792 and 475,256

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Solution

The third proportional to 339,792 and 475,256 is: 664,725.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,792 : 475,256 = 475,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,792/475,256 = 475,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,792x = 475,256 × 475,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,792x = 225,868,265,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,868,265,536/339,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,725.08

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