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Finding the Third Proportional to 334,016 and 700,855

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Solution

The third proportional to 334,016 and 700,855 is: 1,470,581.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,016 : 700,855 = 700,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,016/700,855 = 700,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,016x = 700,855 × 700,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,016x = 491,197,731,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,197,731,025/334,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470,581.44

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