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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,060 and 722,605

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,060 and 722,605 is: 1,558,401.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,060 : 722,605 = 722,605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,060/722,605 = 722,605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,060x = 722,605 × 722,605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,060x = 522,157,986,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,157,986,025/335,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558,401.44

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