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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,670 and 722,204

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,670 and 722,204 is: 1,567,855.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,670 : 722,204 = 722,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,670/722,204 = 722,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,670x = 722,204 × 722,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,670x = 521,578,617,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,578,617,616/332,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567,855.89

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