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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,692 and 719,884

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,692 and 719,884 is: 1,553,027.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,692 : 719,884 = 719,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,692/719,884 = 719,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,692x = 719,884 × 719,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,692x = 518,232,973,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,232,973,456/333,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553,027.86

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