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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,048 and 722,582

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,048 and 722,582 is: 1,558,358.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,048 : 722,582 = 722,582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,048/722,582 = 722,582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,048x = 722,582 × 722,582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,048x = 522,124,746,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,124,746,724/335,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558,358.05

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