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Finding the Third Proportional to 339,971 and 500,034

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Solution

The third proportional to 339,971 and 500,034 is: 735,456.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,971 : 500,034 = 500,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,971/500,034 = 500,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,971x = 500,034 × 500,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,971x = 250,034,001,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,034,001,156/339,971
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,456.85

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