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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,154 and 718,287

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,154 and 718,287 is: 1,539,400.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,154 : 718,287 = 718,287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,154/718,287 = 718,287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,154x = 718,287 × 718,287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,154x = 515,936,214,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,936,214,369/335,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539,400.44

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