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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,905 and 728,079

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,905 and 728,079 is: 1,592,343.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,905 : 728,079 = 728,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,905/728,079 = 728,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,905x = 728,079 × 728,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,905x = 530,099,030,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,099,030,241/332,905
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592,343.25

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