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Finding the Third Proportional to 334,011 and 700,845

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Solution

The third proportional to 334,011 and 700,845 is: 1,470,561.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,011 : 700,845 = 700,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,011/700,845 = 700,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,011x = 700,845 × 700,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,011x = 491,183,714,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,183,714,025/334,011
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470,561.49

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