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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,227 and 725,346

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,227 and 725,346 is: 1,583,636.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,227 : 725,346 = 725,346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,227/725,346 = 725,346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,227x = 725,346 × 725,346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,227x = 526,126,819,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,126,819,716/332,227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583,636.55

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