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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,795 and 730,666

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,795 and 730,666 is: 1,589,877.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,795 : 730,666 = 730,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,795/730,666 = 730,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,795x = 730,666 × 730,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,795x = 533,872,803,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,872,803,556/335,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589,877.17

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