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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,893 and 704,637

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,893 and 704,637 is: 1,566,816.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,893 : 704,637 = 704,637 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,893/704,637 = 704,637/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,893x = 704,637 × 704,637
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,893x = 496,513,301,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,513,301,769/316,893
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566,816.88

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