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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,382 and 718,888

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,382 and 718,888 is: 1,550,173.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,382 : 718,888 = 718,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,382/718,888 = 718,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,382x = 718,888 × 718,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,382x = 516,799,956,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,799,956,544/333,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550,173.54

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