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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,312 and 727,770

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,312 and 727,770 is: 1,579,571.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,312 : 727,770 = 727,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,312/727,770 = 727,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,312x = 727,770 × 727,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,312x = 529,649,172,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,649,172,900/335,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579,571.18

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