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Finding the Third Proportional to 331,584 and 725,376

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Solution

The third proportional to 331,584 and 725,376 is: 1,586,838.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,584 : 725,376 = 725,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,584/725,376 = 725,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,584x = 725,376 × 725,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,584x = 526,170,341,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,170,341,376/331,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586,838.75

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