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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,347 and 724,843

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,347 and 724,843 is: 1,580,869.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,347 : 724,843 = 724,843 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,347/724,843 = 724,843/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,347x = 724,843 × 724,843
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,347x = 525,397,374,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,397,374,649/332,347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580,869.92

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