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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,008 and 730,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,008 and 730,248 is: 1,591,789.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,008 : 730,248 = 730,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,008/730,248 = 730,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,008x = 730,248 × 730,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,008x = 533,262,141,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,262,141,504/335,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591,789.28

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