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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,751 and 707,784

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,751 and 707,784 is: 1,533,149.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,751 : 707,784 = 707,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,751/707,784 = 707,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,751x = 707,784 × 707,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,751x = 500,958,190,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,958,190,656/326,751
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533,149.68

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