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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,664 and 727,536

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,664 and 727,536 is: 1,591,120.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,664 : 727,536 = 727,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,664/727,536 = 727,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,664x = 727,536 × 727,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,664x = 529,308,631,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,308,631,296/332,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591,120.86

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