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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,144 and 704,399

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,144 and 704,399 is: 1,516,695.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,144 : 704,399 = 704,399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,144/704,399 = 704,399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,144x = 704,399 × 704,399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,144x = 496,177,951,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,177,951,201/327,144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516,695.86

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