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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,694 and 719,888

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,694 and 719,888 is: 1,553,035.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,694 : 719,888 = 719,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,694/719,888 = 719,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,694x = 719,888 × 719,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,694x = 518,238,732,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,238,732,544/333,694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553,035.81

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