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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,366 and 704,534

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,366 and 704,534 is: 1,516,248.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,366 : 704,534 = 704,534 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,366/704,534 = 704,534/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,366x = 704,534 × 704,534
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,366x = 496,368,157,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,368,157,156/327,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516,248.35

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