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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,860 and 691,424

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,860 and 691,424 is: 1,423,411.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,860 : 691,424 = 691,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,860/691,424 = 691,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,860x = 691,424 × 691,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,860x = 478,067,147,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,067,147,776/335,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423,411.98

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