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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,926 and 720,460

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,926 and 720,460 is: 1,554,424.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,926 : 720,460 = 720,460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,926/720,460 = 720,460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,926x = 720,460 × 720,460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,926x = 519,062,611,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,062,611,600/333,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554,424.07

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