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Finding the Third Proportional to 339,846 and 475,329

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Solution

The third proportional to 339,846 and 475,329 is: 664,823.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,846 : 475,329 = 475,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,846/475,329 = 475,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,846x = 475,329 × 475,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,846x = 225,937,658,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,937,658,241/339,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,823.65

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