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Finding the Third Proportional to 331,496 and 725,688

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Solution

The third proportional to 331,496 and 725,688 is: 1,588,625.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,496 : 725,688 = 725,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,496/725,688 = 725,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,496x = 725,688 × 725,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,496x = 526,623,073,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,623,073,344/331,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588,625.73

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