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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,786 and 728,546

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,786 and 728,546 is: 1,594,956.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,786 : 728,546 = 728,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,786/728,546 = 728,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,786x = 728,546 × 728,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,786x = 530,779,274,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,779,274,116/332,786
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594,956.74

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