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Finding the Third Proportional to 323,262 and 706,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 323,262 and 706,716 is: 1,545,023.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,262 : 706,716 = 706,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,262/706,716 = 706,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,262x = 706,716 × 706,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,262x = 499,447,504,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,447,504,656/323,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545,023.87

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