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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,958 and 733,788

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,958 and 733,788 is: 1,617,155.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,958 : 733,788 = 733,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,958/733,788 = 733,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,958x = 733,788 × 733,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,958x = 538,444,828,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,444,828,944/332,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617,155.40

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