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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,288 and 720,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,288 and 720,664 is: 1,562,971.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,288 : 720,664 = 720,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,288/720,664 = 720,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,288x = 720,664 × 720,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,288x = 519,356,600,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,356,600,896/332,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562,971.28

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