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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,660 and 712,948

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,660 and 712,948 is: 1,527,971.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,660 : 712,948 = 712,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,660/712,948 = 712,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,660x = 712,948 × 712,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,660x = 508,294,850,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,294,850,704/332,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527,971.05

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