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Finding the Third Proportional to 335,272 and 723,032

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Solution

The third proportional to 335,272 and 723,032 is: 1,559,257.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,272 : 723,032 = 723,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,272/723,032 = 723,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,272x = 723,032 × 723,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,272x = 522,775,273,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,775,273,024/335,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559,257.18

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