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Finding the Third Proportional to 334,150 and 720,462

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Solution

The third proportional to 334,150 and 720,462 is: 1,553,390.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,150 : 720,462 = 720,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,150/720,462 = 720,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,150x = 720,462 × 720,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,150x = 519,065,493,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,065,493,444/334,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553,390.67

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