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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,229 and 718,683

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,229 and 718,683 is: 1,583,259.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,229 : 718,683 = 718,683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,229/718,683 = 718,683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,229x = 718,683 × 718,683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,229x = 516,505,254,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,505,254,489/326,229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583,259.78

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