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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,292 and 708,084

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,292 and 708,084 is: 1,508,862.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,292 : 708,084 = 708,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,292/708,084 = 708,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,292x = 708,084 × 708,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,292x = 501,382,951,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,382,951,056/332,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508,862.54

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