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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,374 and 724,886

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,374 and 724,886 is: 1,580,929.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,374 : 724,886 = 724,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,374/724,886 = 724,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,374x = 724,886 × 724,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,374x = 525,459,712,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,459,712,996/332,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580,929.05

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