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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,272 and 708,984

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,272 and 708,984 is: 1,559,733.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,272 : 708,984 = 708,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,272/708,984 = 708,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,272x = 708,984 × 708,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,272x = 502,658,312,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,658,312,256/322,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559,733.12

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