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Finding the Third Proportional to 334,488 and 714,768

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Solution

The third proportional to 334,488 and 714,768 is: 1,527,389.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,488 : 714,768 = 714,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,488/714,768 = 714,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,488x = 714,768 × 714,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,488x = 510,893,293,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,893,293,824/334,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527,389.01

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