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Finding the Third Proportional to 331,510 and 725,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 331,510 and 725,716 is: 1,588,681.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,510 : 725,716 = 725,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,510/725,716 = 725,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,510x = 725,716 × 725,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,510x = 526,663,712,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,663,712,656/331,510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588,681.22

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