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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,528 and 723,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,528 and 723,712 is: 1,547,166.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,528 : 723,712 = 723,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,528/723,712 = 723,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,528x = 723,712 × 723,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,528x = 523,759,058,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,759,058,944/338,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547,166.14

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