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Finding the Third Proportional to 334,262 and 715,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 334,262 and 715,180 is: 1,530,184.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,262 : 715,180 = 715,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,262/715,180 = 715,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,262x = 715,180 × 715,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,262x = 511,482,432,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,482,432,400/334,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530,184.20

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