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Finding the Third Proportional to 323,608 and 704,032

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Solution

The third proportional to 323,608 and 704,032 is: 1,531,671.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,608 : 704,032 = 704,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,608/704,032 = 704,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,608x = 704,032 × 704,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,608x = 495,661,057,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,661,057,024/323,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531,671.21

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