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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,544 and 731,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,544 and 731,520 is: 1,609,175.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,544 : 731,520 = 731,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,544/731,520 = 731,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,544x = 731,520 × 731,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,544x = 535,121,510,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,121,510,400/332,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609,175.06

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