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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,151 and 718,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,151 and 718,281 is: 1,539,388.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,151 : 718,281 = 718,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,151/718,281 = 718,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,151x = 718,281 × 718,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,151x = 515,927,594,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,927,594,961/335,151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539,388.50

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