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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,962.88 and 719,128.41

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,962.88 and 719,128.41 is: 1,553,163.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,962.88 : 719,128.41 = 719,128.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,962.88/719,128.41 = 719,128.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,962.88x = 719,128.41 × 719,128.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,962.88x = 517,145,664,675.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,145,664,675.67/332,962.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553,163.14

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