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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,388 and 718,893

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,388 and 718,893 is: 1,550,167.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,388 : 718,893 = 718,893 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,388/718,893 = 718,893/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,388x = 718,893 × 718,893
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,388x = 516,807,145,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,807,145,449/333,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550,167.21

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