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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,754 and 721,200

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,754 and 721,200 is: 1,549,138.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,754 : 721,200 = 721,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,754/721,200 = 721,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,754x = 721,200 × 721,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,754x = 520,129,440,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,129,440,000/335,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549,138.48

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