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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,727 and 654,322

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,727 and 654,322 is: 1,275,254.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,727 : 654,322 = 654,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,727/654,322 = 654,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,727x = 654,322 × 654,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,727x = 428,137,279,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,137,279,684/335,727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275,254.24

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