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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,321 and 720,730

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,321 and 720,730 is: 1,563,102.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,321 : 720,730 = 720,730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,321/720,730 = 720,730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,321x = 720,730 × 720,730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,321x = 519,451,732,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,451,732,900/332,321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563,102.34

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