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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,676 and 719,844

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,676 and 719,844 is: 1,552,929.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,676 : 719,844 = 719,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,676/719,844 = 719,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,676x = 719,844 × 719,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,676x = 518,175,384,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,175,384,336/333,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552,929.74

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