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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,040 and 719,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,040 and 719,252 is: 1,553,337.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,040 : 719,252 = 719,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,040/719,252 = 719,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,040x = 719,252 × 719,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,040x = 517,323,439,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,323,439,504/333,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553,337.26

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