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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,292 and 731,014

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,292 and 731,014 is: 1,608,168.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,292 : 731,014 = 731,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,292/731,014 = 731,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,292x = 731,014 × 731,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,292x = 534,381,468,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,381,468,196/332,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608,168.32

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