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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,460 and 720,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,460 and 720,324 is: 1,560,689.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,460 : 720,324 = 720,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,460/720,324 = 720,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,460x = 720,324 × 720,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,460x = 518,866,664,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,866,664,976/332,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560,689.00

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