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Finding the Third Proportional to 331,246 and 714,949

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Solution

The third proportional to 331,246 and 714,949 is: 1,543,119.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,246 : 714,949 = 714,949 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,246/714,949 = 714,949/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,246x = 714,949 × 714,949
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,246x = 511,152,072,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,152,072,601/331,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543,119.23

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