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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,569 and 723,909

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,569 and 723,909 is: 1,486,359.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,569 : 723,909 = 723,909 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,569/723,909 = 723,909/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,569x = 723,909 × 723,909
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,569x = 524,044,240,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,044,240,281/352,569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486,359.38

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