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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,690 and 719,880

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,690 and 719,880 is: 1,553,019.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,690 : 719,880 = 719,880 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,690/719,880 = 719,880/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,690x = 719,880 × 719,880
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,690x = 518,227,214,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,227,214,400/333,690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553,019.91

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