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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,588 and 591,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,588 and 591,304 is: 1,051,271.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,588 : 591,304 = 591,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,588/591,304 = 591,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,588x = 591,304 × 591,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,588x = 349,640,420,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,640,420,416/332,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051,271.91

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