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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,272 and 706,186

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,272 and 706,186 is: 1,523,804.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,272 : 706,186 = 706,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,272/706,186 = 706,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,272x = 706,186 × 706,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,272x = 498,698,666,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,698,666,596/327,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523,804.87

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