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Finding the Third Proportional to 323,296 and 705,328

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Solution

The third proportional to 323,296 and 705,328 is: 1,538,799.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,296 : 705,328 = 705,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,296/705,328 = 705,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,296x = 705,328 × 705,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,296x = 497,487,587,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,487,587,584/323,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538,799.08

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