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Finding the Third Proportional to 339,811 and 475,396

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Solution

The third proportional to 339,811 and 475,396 is: 665,079.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,811 : 475,396 = 475,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,811/475,396 = 475,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,811x = 475,396 × 475,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,811x = 226,001,356,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,001,356,816/339,811
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,079.58

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