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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,139 and 730,497

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,139 and 730,497 is: 1,592,252.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,139 : 730,497 = 730,497 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,139/730,497 = 730,497/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,139x = 730,497 × 730,497
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,139x = 533,625,867,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,625,867,009/335,139
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592,252.37

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