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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,980 and 704,835

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,980 and 704,835 is: 1,567,267.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,980 : 704,835 = 704,835 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,980/704,835 = 704,835/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,980x = 704,835 × 704,835
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,980x = 496,792,377,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,792,377,225/316,980
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567,267.26

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