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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,390 and 718,897

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,390 and 718,897 is: 1,550,175.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,390 : 718,897 = 718,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,390/718,897 = 718,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,390x = 718,897 × 718,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,390x = 516,812,896,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,812,896,609/333,390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550,175.16

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