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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,974 and 719,154

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,974 and 719,154 is: 1,553,221.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,974 : 719,154 = 719,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,974/719,154 = 719,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,974x = 719,154 × 719,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,974x = 517,182,475,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,182,475,716/332,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553,221.80

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