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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,280.94 and 718,501.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,280.94 and 718,501.22 is: 1,539,735.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,280.94 : 718,501.22 = 718,501.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,280.94/718,501.22 = 718,501.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,280.94x = 718,501.22 × 718,501.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,280.94x = 516,244,001,345.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,244,001,345.24/335,280.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539,735.62

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