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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,372 and 724,882

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,372 and 724,882 is: 1,580,921.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,372 : 724,882 = 724,882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,372/724,882 = 724,882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,372x = 724,882 × 724,882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,372x = 525,453,913,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,453,913,924/332,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580,921.12

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