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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,466 and 688,581

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,466 and 688,581 is: 1,426,142.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,466 : 688,581 = 688,581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,466/688,581 = 688,581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,466x = 688,581 × 688,581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,466x = 474,143,793,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,143,793,561/332,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426,142.20

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