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Finding the Third Proportional to 331,502 and 725,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 331,502 and 725,700 is: 1,588,649.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,502 : 725,700 = 725,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,502/725,700 = 725,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,502x = 725,700 × 725,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,502x = 526,640,490,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,640,490,000/331,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588,649.51

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