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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,460 and 712,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,460 and 712,548 is: 1,527,175.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,460 : 712,548 = 712,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,460/712,548 = 712,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,460x = 712,548 × 712,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,460x = 507,724,652,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,724,652,304/332,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527,175.16

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