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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,544 and 688,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,544 and 688,740 is: 1,426,466.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,544 : 688,740 = 688,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,544/688,740 = 688,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,544x = 688,740 × 688,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,544x = 474,362,787,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,362,787,600/332,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426,466.23

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