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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,341 and 718,805

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,341 and 718,805 is: 1,550,006.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,341 : 718,805 = 718,805 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,341/718,805 = 718,805/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,341x = 718,805 × 718,805
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,341x = 516,680,628,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,680,628,025/333,341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550,006.23

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