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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,268.75 and 720,123.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,268.75 and 720,123.75 is: 1,560,719.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,268.75 : 720,123.75 = 720,123.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,268.75/720,123.75 = 720,123.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,268.75x = 720,123.75 × 720,123.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,268.75x = 518,578,215,314.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,578,215,314.06/332,268.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560,719.19

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