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Finding the Third Proportional to 330,958 and 714,404

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Solution

The third proportional to 330,958 and 714,404 is: 1,542,108.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330,958 : 714,404 = 714,404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330,958/714,404 = 714,404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330,958x = 714,404 × 714,404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330,958x = 510,373,075,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,373,075,216/330,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542,108.29

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