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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,079 and 730,402

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,079 and 730,402 is: 1,592,123.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,079 : 730,402 = 730,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,079/730,402 = 730,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,079x = 730,402 × 730,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,079x = 533,487,081,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,487,081,604/335,079
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592,123.30

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