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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,323 and 720,734

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,323 and 720,734 is: 1,563,110.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,323 : 720,734 = 720,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,323/720,734 = 720,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,323x = 720,734 × 720,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,323x = 519,457,498,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,457,498,756/332,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563,110.28

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