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Finding the Third Proportional to 334,008 and 700,839

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Solution

The third proportional to 334,008 and 700,839 is: 1,470,549.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,008 : 700,839 = 700,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,008/700,839 = 700,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,008x = 700,839 × 700,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,008x = 491,175,303,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,175,303,921/334,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470,549.52

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