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Finding the Third Proportional to 339,947 and 500,025

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Solution

The third proportional to 339,947 and 500,025 is: 735,482.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,947 : 500,025 = 500,025 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,947/500,025 = 500,025/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,947x = 500,025 × 500,025
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,947x = 250,025,000,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,025,000,625/339,947
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,482.30

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