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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,803 and 718,094

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,803 and 718,094 is: 1,549,442.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,803 : 718,094 = 718,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,803/718,094 = 718,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,803x = 718,094 × 718,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,803x = 515,658,992,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,658,992,836/332,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549,442.14

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