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Finding the Third Proportional to 330,959 and 714,393

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Solution

The third proportional to 330,959 and 714,393 is: 1,542,056.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330,959 : 714,393 = 714,393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330,959/714,393 = 714,393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330,959x = 714,393 × 714,393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330,959x = 510,357,358,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,357,358,449/330,959
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542,056.14

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