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Finding the Third Proportional to 334,831 and 790,265

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Solution

The third proportional to 334,831 and 790,265 is: 1,865,176.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,831 : 790,265 = 790,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,831/790,265 = 790,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,831x = 790,265 × 790,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,831x = 624,518,770,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,518,770,225/334,831
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865,176.07

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