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Finding the Third Proportional to 331,252 and 714,956

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Solution

The third proportional to 331,252 and 714,956 is: 1,543,121.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,252 : 714,956 = 714,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,252/714,956 = 714,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,252x = 714,956 × 714,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,252x = 511,162,081,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,162,081,936/331,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543,121.50

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