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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,501 and 723,667

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,501 and 723,667 is: 1,485,652.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,501 : 723,667 = 723,667 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,501/723,667 = 723,667/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,501x = 723,667 × 723,667
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,501x = 523,693,926,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,693,926,889/352,501
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485,652.32

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