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Finding the Third Proportional to 334,658 and 502,722

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Solution

The third proportional to 334,658 and 502,722 is: 755,187.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,658 : 502,722 = 502,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,658/502,722 = 502,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,658x = 502,722 × 502,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,658x = 252,729,409,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,729,409,284/334,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,187.11

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