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Finding the Third Proportional to 331,272 and 714,996

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Solution

The third proportional to 331,272 and 714,996 is: 1,543,201.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,272 : 714,996 = 714,996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,272/714,996 = 714,996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,272x = 714,996 × 714,996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,272x = 511,219,280,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,219,280,016/331,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543,201.00

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