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Finding the Third Proportional to 334,144 and 720,450

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Solution

The third proportional to 334,144 and 720,450 is: 1,553,366.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,144 : 720,450 = 720,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,144/720,450 = 720,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,144x = 720,450 × 720,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,144x = 519,048,202,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,048,202,500/334,144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553,366.82

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