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Finding the Third Proportional to 323,671 and 718,083

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Solution

The third proportional to 323,671 and 718,083 is: 1,593,109.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,671 : 718,083 = 718,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,671/718,083 = 718,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,671x = 718,083 × 718,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,671x = 515,643,194,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,643,194,889/323,671
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593,109.04

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