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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,868 and 704,576

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,868 and 704,576 is: 1,566,669.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,868 : 704,576 = 704,576 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,868/704,576 = 704,576/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,868x = 704,576 × 704,576
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,868x = 496,427,339,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,427,339,776/316,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566,669.21

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