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Finding the Third Proportional to 330,986 and 708,628

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Solution

The third proportional to 330,986 and 708,628 is: 1,517,144.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330,986 : 708,628 = 708,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330,986/708,628 = 708,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330,986x = 708,628 × 708,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330,986x = 502,153,642,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,153,642,384/330,986
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517,144.66

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