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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,637 and 703,332

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,637 and 703,332 is: 1,514,451.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,637 : 703,332 = 703,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,637/703,332 = 703,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,637x = 703,332 × 703,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,637x = 494,675,902,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,675,902,224/326,637
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514,451.52

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