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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,365 and 704,680

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,365 and 704,680 is: 1,550,025.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,365 : 704,680 = 704,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,365/704,680 = 704,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,365x = 704,680 × 704,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,365x = 496,573,902,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,573,902,400/320,365
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550,025.45

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