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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,562 and 718,372

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,562 and 718,372 is: 1,551,765.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,562 : 718,372 = 718,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,562/718,372 = 718,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,562x = 718,372 × 718,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,562x = 516,058,330,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,058,330,384/332,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551,765.78

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