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Finding the Third Proportional to 720,333 and 1,552,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 720,333 and 1,552,392 is: 3,345,565.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,333 : 1,552,392 = 1,552,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,333/1,552,392 = 1,552,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,333x = 1,552,392 × 1,552,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,333x = 2,409,920,921,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,409,920,921,664/720,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345,565.07

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