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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,359 and 704,776

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,359 and 704,776 is: 1,517,322.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,359 : 704,776 = 704,776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,359/704,776 = 704,776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,359x = 704,776 × 704,776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,359x = 496,709,210,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,709,210,176/327,359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517,322.60

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