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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,029 and 701,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,029 and 701,340 is: 1,504,080.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,029 : 701,340 = 701,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,029/701,340 = 701,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,029x = 701,340 × 701,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,029x = 491,877,795,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,877,795,600/327,029
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504,080.05

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