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Finding the Third Proportional to 334,032 and 700,887

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Solution

The third proportional to 334,032 and 700,887 is: 1,470,645.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,032 : 700,887 = 700,887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,032/700,887 = 700,887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,032x = 700,887 × 700,887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,032x = 491,242,586,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,242,586,769/334,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470,645.29

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