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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,852 and 709,608

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,852 and 709,608 is: 1,499,301.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,852 : 709,608 = 709,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,852/709,608 = 709,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,852x = 709,608 × 709,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,852x = 503,543,513,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,543,513,664/335,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499,301.82

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