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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,368 and 725,634

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,368 and 725,634 is: 1,584,222.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,368 : 725,634 = 725,634 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,368/725,634 = 725,634/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,368x = 725,634 × 725,634
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,368x = 526,544,701,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,544,701,956/332,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584,222.01

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