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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,342 and 718,810

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,342 and 718,810 is: 1,550,023.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,342 : 718,810 = 718,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,342/718,810 = 718,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,342x = 718,810 × 718,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,342x = 516,687,816,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,687,816,100/333,342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550,023.15

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