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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,833 and 709,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,833 and 709,572 is: 1,499,234.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,833 : 709,572 = 709,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,833/709,572 = 709,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,833x = 709,572 × 709,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,833x = 503,492,423,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,492,423,184/335,833
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499,234.51

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