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Finding the Third Proportional to 323,264 and 705,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 323,264 and 705,268 is: 1,538,689.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,264 : 705,268 = 705,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,264/705,268 = 705,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,264x = 705,268 × 705,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,264x = 497,402,951,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,402,951,824/323,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538,689.59

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