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Finding the Third Proportional to 339,654 and 719,766

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Solution

The third proportional to 339,654 and 719,766 is: 1,525,267.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,654 : 719,766 = 719,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,654/719,766 = 719,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,654x = 719,766 × 719,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,654x = 518,063,094,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,063,094,756/339,654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525,267.17

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