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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,575 and 729,538

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,575 and 729,538 is: 1,600,317.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,575 : 729,538 = 729,538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,575/729,538 = 729,538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,575x = 729,538 × 729,538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,575x = 532,225,693,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,225,693,444/332,575
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600,317.80

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