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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,878 and 704,607

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,878 and 704,607 is: 1,566,757.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,878 : 704,607 = 704,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,878/704,607 = 704,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,878x = 704,607 × 704,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,878x = 496,471,024,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,471,024,449/316,878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566,757.63

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