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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,989 and 679,641

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,989 and 679,641 is: 1,383,015.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,989 : 679,641 = 679,641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,989/679,641 = 679,641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,989x = 679,641 × 679,641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,989x = 461,911,888,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,911,888,881/333,989
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383,015.28

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