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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,316 and 731,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,316 and 731,060 is: 1,608,254.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,316 : 731,060 = 731,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,316/731,060 = 731,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,316x = 731,060 × 731,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,316x = 534,448,723,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,448,723,600/332,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608,254.56

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