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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,090 and 720,028

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,090 and 720,028 is: 1,561,144.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,090 : 720,028 = 720,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,090/720,028 = 720,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,090x = 720,028 × 720,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,090x = 518,440,320,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,440,320,784/332,090
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561,144.03

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