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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,590 and 753,965

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,590 and 753,965 is: 1,709,201.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,590 : 753,965 = 753,965 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,590/753,965 = 753,965/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,590x = 753,965 × 753,965
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,590x = 568,463,221,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,463,221,225/332,590
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709,201.18

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