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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,368 and 718,860

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,368 and 718,860 is: 1,550,117.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,368 : 718,860 = 718,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,368/718,860 = 718,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,368x = 718,860 × 718,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,368x = 516,759,699,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,759,699,600/333,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550,117.89

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