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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,356.50 and 725,611.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,356.50 and 725,611.50 is: 1,584,178.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,356.50 : 725,611.50 = 725,611.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,356.50/725,611.50 = 725,611.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,356.50x = 725,611.50 × 725,611.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,356.50x = 526,512,048,932.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,512,048,932.25/332,356.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584,178.58

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