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Finding the Third Proportional to 334,020 and 700,862

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Solution

The third proportional to 334,020 and 700,862 is: 1,470,593.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,020 : 700,862 = 700,862 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,020/700,862 = 700,862/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,020x = 700,862 × 700,862
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,020x = 491,207,543,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,207,543,044/334,020
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470,593.21

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