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Finding the Third Proportional to 334,022 and 700,867

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Solution

The third proportional to 334,022 and 700,867 is: 1,470,605.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,022 : 700,867 = 700,867 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,022/700,867 = 700,867/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,022x = 700,867 × 700,867
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,022x = 491,214,551,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,214,551,689/334,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470,605.38

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