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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,324 and 724,798

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,324 and 724,798 is: 1,580,783.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,324 : 724,798 = 724,798 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,324/724,798 = 724,798/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,324x = 724,798 × 724,798
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,324x = 525,332,140,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,332,140,804/332,324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580,783.03

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