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Finding the Third Proportional to 334,899 and 726,417

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Solution

The third proportional to 334,899 and 726,417 is: 1,575,644.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,899 : 726,417 = 726,417 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,899/726,417 = 726,417/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,899x = 726,417 × 726,417
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,899x = 527,681,657,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,681,657,889/334,899
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575,644.17

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