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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,994 and 728,156

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,994 and 728,156 is: 1,592,254.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,994 : 728,156 = 728,156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,994/728,156 = 728,156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,994x = 728,156 × 728,156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,994x = 530,211,160,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,211,160,336/332,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592,254.40

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