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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,160 and 720,704

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,160 and 720,704 is: 1,563,747.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,160 : 720,704 = 720,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,160/720,704 = 720,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,160x = 720,704 × 720,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,160x = 519,414,255,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,414,255,616/332,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563,747.16

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