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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,560 and 718,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,560 and 718,368 is: 1,551,757.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,560 : 718,368 = 718,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,560/718,368 = 718,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,560x = 718,368 × 718,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,560x = 516,052,583,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,052,583,424/332,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551,757.83

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