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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,178 and 720,624

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,178 and 720,624 is: 1,563,315.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,178 : 720,624 = 720,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,178/720,624 = 720,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,178x = 720,624 × 720,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,178x = 519,298,949,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,298,949,376/332,178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563,315.30

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