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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,752 and 721,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,752 and 721,560 is: 1,564,675.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,752 : 721,560 = 721,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,752/721,560 = 721,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,752x = 721,560 × 721,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,752x = 520,648,833,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,648,833,600/332,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564,675.29

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