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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,352 and 731,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,352 and 731,160 is: 1,608,520.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,352 : 731,160 = 731,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,352/731,160 = 731,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,352x = 731,160 × 731,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,352x = 534,594,945,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,594,945,600/332,352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608,520.32

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