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Finding the Third Proportional to 323,672 and 718,084

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Solution

The third proportional to 323,672 and 718,084 is: 1,593,108.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,672 : 718,084 = 718,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,672/718,084 = 718,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,672x = 718,084 × 718,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,672x = 515,644,631,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,644,631,056/323,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593,108.55

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