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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,956 and 733,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,956 and 733,775 is: 1,617,107.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,956 : 733,775 = 733,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,956/733,775 = 733,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,956x = 733,775 × 733,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,956x = 538,425,750,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,425,750,625/332,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617,107.82

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