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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,062 and 722,608

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,062 and 722,608 is: 1,558,405.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,062 : 722,608 = 722,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,062/722,608 = 722,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,062x = 722,608 × 722,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,062x = 522,162,321,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,162,321,664/335,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558,405.08

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