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Finding the Third Proportional to 330,983 and 714,442

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Solution

The third proportional to 330,983 and 714,442 is: 1,542,155.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330,983 : 714,442 = 714,442 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330,983/714,442 = 714,442/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330,983x = 714,442 × 714,442
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330,983x = 510,427,371,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,427,371,364/330,983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542,155.86

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