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Finding the Third Proportional to 339,850 and 475,335

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Solution

The third proportional to 339,850 and 475,335 is: 664,832.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,850 : 475,335 = 475,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,850/475,335 = 475,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,850x = 475,335 × 475,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,850x = 225,943,362,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,943,362,225/339,850
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,832.61

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