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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,466 and 731,352

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,466 and 731,352 is: 1,608,813.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,466 : 731,352 = 731,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,466/731,352 = 731,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,466x = 731,352 × 731,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,466x = 534,875,747,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,875,747,904/332,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608,813.38

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