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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,355 and 724,863

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,355 and 724,863 is: 1,580,919.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,355 : 724,863 = 724,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,355/724,863 = 724,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,355x = 724,863 × 724,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,355x = 525,426,368,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,426,368,769/332,355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580,919.10

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