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Finding the Third Proportional to 331,791 and 725,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 331,791 and 725,676 is: 1,587,160.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,791 : 725,676 = 725,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,791/725,676 = 725,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,791x = 725,676 × 725,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,791x = 526,605,656,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,605,656,976/331,791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587,160.76

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