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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,112 and 729,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,112 and 729,314 is: 1,587,227.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,112 : 729,314 = 729,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,112/729,314 = 729,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,112x = 729,314 × 729,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,112x = 531,898,910,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,898,910,596/335,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587,227.29

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