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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,327.25 and 724,807.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,327.25 and 724,807.13 is: 1,580,807.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,327.25 : 724,807.13 = 724,807.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,327.25/724,807.13 = 724,807.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,327.25x = 724,807.13 × 724,807.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,327.25x = 525,345,368,450.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,345,368,450.77/332,327.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580,807.38

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