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Finding the Third Proportional to 323,543 and 702,974

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Solution

The third proportional to 323,543 and 702,974 is: 1,527,377.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,543 : 702,974 = 702,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,543/702,974 = 702,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,543x = 702,974 × 702,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,543x = 494,172,444,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,172,444,676/323,543
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527,377.95

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