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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,056 and 701,398

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,056 and 701,398 is: 1,504,204.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,056 : 701,398 = 701,398 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,056/701,398 = 701,398/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,056x = 701,398 × 701,398
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,056x = 491,959,154,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,959,154,404/327,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504,204.65

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