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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,318 and 720,724

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,318 and 720,724 is: 1,563,090.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,318 : 720,724 = 720,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,318/720,724 = 720,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,318x = 720,724 × 720,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,318x = 519,443,084,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,443,084,176/332,318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563,090.43

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