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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,604 and 731,668

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,604 and 731,668 is: 1,609,535.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,604 : 731,668 = 731,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,604/731,668 = 731,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,604x = 731,668 × 731,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,604x = 535,338,062,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,338,062,224/332,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609,535.85

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