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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,363 and 704,784

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,363 and 704,784 is: 1,517,338.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,363 : 704,784 = 704,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,363/704,784 = 704,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,363x = 704,784 × 704,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,363x = 496,720,486,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,720,486,656/327,363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517,338.51

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