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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,652 and 711,960

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,652 and 711,960 is: 1,523,775.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,652 : 711,960 = 711,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,652/711,960 = 711,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,652x = 711,960 × 711,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,652x = 506,887,041,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,887,041,600/332,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523,775.72

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