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Finding the Third Proportional to 334,261.69 and 709,939.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 334,261.69 and 709,939.69 is: 1,507,843.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,261.69 : 709,939.69 = 709,939.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,261.69/709,939.69 = 709,939.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,261.69x = 709,939.69 × 709,939.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,261.69x = 504,014,359,887.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,014,359,887.60/334,261.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507,843.64

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