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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,553 and 727,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,553 and 727,314 is: 1,590,680.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,553 : 727,314 = 727,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,553/727,314 = 727,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,553x = 727,314 × 727,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,553x = 528,985,654,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,985,654,596/332,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590,680.75

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