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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,230 and 718,685

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,230 and 718,685 is: 1,583,263.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,230 : 718,685 = 718,685 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,230/718,685 = 718,685/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,230x = 718,685 × 718,685
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,230x = 516,508,129,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,508,129,225/326,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583,263.74

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