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Finding the Third Proportional to 337,032 and 715,626

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Solution

The third proportional to 337,032 and 715,626 is: 1,519,501.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,032 : 715,626 = 715,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,032/715,626 = 715,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,032x = 715,626 × 715,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,032x = 512,120,571,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,120,571,876/337,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519,501.33

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