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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,322 and 720,732

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,322 and 720,732 is: 1,563,106.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,322 : 720,732 = 720,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,322/720,732 = 720,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,322x = 720,732 × 720,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,322x = 519,454,615,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,454,615,824/332,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563,106.31

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