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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,608 and 729,600

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,608 and 729,600 is: 1,600,431.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,608 : 729,600 = 729,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,608/729,600 = 729,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,608x = 729,600 × 729,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,608x = 532,316,160,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,316,160,000/332,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600,431.02

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