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Finding the Third Proportional to 331,146 and 719,901

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Solution

The third proportional to 331,146 and 719,901 is: 1,565,042.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,146 : 719,901 = 719,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,146/719,901 = 719,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,146x = 719,901 × 719,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,146x = 518,257,449,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,257,449,801/331,146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565,042.16

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