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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,364 and 724,884

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,364 and 724,884 is: 1,580,967.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,364 : 724,884 = 724,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,364/724,884 = 724,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,364x = 724,884 × 724,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,364x = 525,456,813,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,456,813,456/332,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580,967.90

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