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Finding the Third Proportional to 330,927 and 714,342

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Solution

The third proportional to 330,927 and 714,342 is: 1,541,985.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330,927 : 714,342 = 714,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330,927/714,342 = 714,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330,927x = 714,342 × 714,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330,927x = 510,284,492,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,284,492,964/330,927
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541,985.07

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