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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,026 and 729,114

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,026 and 729,114 is: 1,586,764.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,026 : 729,114 = 729,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,026/729,114 = 729,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,026x = 729,114 × 729,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,026x = 531,607,224,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,607,224,996/335,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586,764.09

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