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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,344 and 724,839

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,344 and 724,839 is: 1,580,866.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,344 : 724,839 = 724,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,344/724,839 = 724,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,344x = 724,839 × 724,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,344x = 525,391,575,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,391,575,921/332,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580,866.74

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