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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,244 and 722,760

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,244 and 722,760 is: 1,558,214.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,244 : 722,760 = 722,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,244/722,760 = 722,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,244x = 722,760 × 722,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,244x = 522,382,017,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,382,017,600/335,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558,214.37

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