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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,432 and 712,492

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,432 and 712,492 is: 1,527,063.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,432 : 712,492 = 712,492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,432/712,492 = 712,492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,432x = 712,492 × 712,492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,432x = 507,644,850,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,644,850,064/332,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527,063.73

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