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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,376 and 719,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,376 and 719,240 is: 1,551,719.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,376 : 719,240 = 719,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,376/719,240 = 719,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,376x = 719,240 × 719,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,376x = 517,306,177,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,306,177,600/333,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551,719.91

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