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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,295 and 718,794

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,295 and 718,794 is: 1,583,428.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,295 : 718,794 = 718,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,295/718,794 = 718,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,295x = 718,794 × 718,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,295x = 516,664,814,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,664,814,436/326,295
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583,428.54

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