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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,370 and 724,878

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,370 and 724,878 is: 1,580,913.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,370 : 724,878 = 724,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,370/724,878 = 724,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,370x = 724,878 × 724,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,370x = 525,448,114,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,448,114,884/332,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580,913.18

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