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Finding the Third Proportional to 339,474 and 706,842

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Solution

The third proportional to 339,474 and 706,842 is: 1,471,764.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,474 : 706,842 = 706,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,474/706,842 = 706,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,474x = 706,842 × 706,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,474x = 499,625,612,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,625,612,964/339,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471,764.00

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