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Finding the Third Proportional to 330,963 and 714,402

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Solution

The third proportional to 330,963 and 714,402 is: 1,542,076.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330,963 : 714,402 = 714,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330,963/714,402 = 714,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330,963x = 714,402 × 714,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330,963x = 510,370,217,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,370,217,604/330,963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542,076.36

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