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Finding the Third Proportional to 331,105 and 715,133

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Solution

The third proportional to 331,105 and 715,133 is: 1,544,571.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,105 : 715,133 = 715,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,105/715,133 = 715,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,105x = 715,133 × 715,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,105x = 511,415,207,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,415,207,689/331,105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544,571.08

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