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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,580 and 717,822

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,580 and 717,822 is: 1,544,662.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,580 : 717,822 = 717,822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,580/717,822 = 717,822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,580x = 717,822 × 717,822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,580x = 515,268,423,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,268,423,684/333,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544,662.22

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