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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,806 and 718,100

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,806 and 718,100 is: 1,549,454.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,806 : 718,100 = 718,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,806/718,100 = 718,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,806x = 718,100 × 718,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,806x = 515,667,610,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,667,610,000/332,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549,454.07

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