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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,967 and 733,806

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,967 and 733,806 is: 1,617,191.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,967 : 733,806 = 733,806 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,967/733,806 = 733,806/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,967x = 733,806 × 733,806
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,967x = 538,471,245,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,471,245,636/332,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617,191.03

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