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Finding the Third Proportional to 323,732 and 660,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 323,732 and 660,304 is: 1,346,797.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,732 : 660,304 = 660,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,732/660,304 = 660,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,732x = 660,304 × 660,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,732x = 436,001,372,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,001,372,416/323,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346,797.27

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