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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,606 and 731,644

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,606 and 731,644 is: 1,609,420.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,606 : 731,644 = 731,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,606/731,644 = 731,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,606x = 731,644 × 731,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,606x = 535,302,942,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,302,942,736/332,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609,420.58

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