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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,127 and 528,734

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,127 and 528,734 is: 841,725.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,127 : 528,734 = 528,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,127/528,734 = 528,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,127x = 528,734 × 528,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,127x = 279,559,642,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,559,642,756/332,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841,725.13

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