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Finding the Third Proportional to 323,145 and 711,414

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Solution

The third proportional to 323,145 and 711,414 is: 1,566,200.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,145 : 711,414 = 711,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,145/711,414 = 711,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,145x = 711,414 × 711,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,145x = 506,109,879,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,109,879,396/323,145
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566,200.56

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