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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,068 and 722,622

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,068 and 722,622 is: 1,558,437.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,068 : 722,622 = 722,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,068/722,622 = 722,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,068x = 722,622 × 722,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,068x = 522,182,554,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,182,554,884/335,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558,437.56

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