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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,596 and 729,574

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,596 and 729,574 is: 1,600,374.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,596 : 729,574 = 729,574 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,596/729,574 = 729,574/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,596x = 729,574 × 729,574
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,596x = 532,278,221,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,278,221,476/332,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600,374.69

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