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Finding the Third Proportional to 331,524 and 723,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 331,524 and 723,771 is: 1,580,110.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,524 : 723,771 = 723,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,524/723,771 = 723,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,524x = 723,771 × 723,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,524x = 523,844,460,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,844,460,441/331,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580,110.22

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