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Finding the Third Proportional to 330,984 and 714,462

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Solution

The third proportional to 330,984 and 714,462 is: 1,542,237.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330,984 : 714,462 = 714,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330,984/714,462 = 714,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330,984x = 714,462 × 714,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330,984x = 510,455,949,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,455,949,444/330,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542,237.54

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