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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,252 and 708,004

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,252 and 708,004 is: 1,508,703.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,252 : 708,004 = 708,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,252/708,004 = 708,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,252x = 708,004 × 708,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,252x = 501,269,664,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,269,664,016/332,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508,703.23

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