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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,226 and 727,595

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,226 and 727,595 is: 1,579,216.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,226 : 727,595 = 727,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,226/727,595 = 727,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,226x = 727,595 × 727,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,226x = 529,394,484,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,394,484,025/335,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579,216.66

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