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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,419 and 705,218

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,419 and 705,218 is: 1,518,947.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,419 : 705,218 = 705,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,419/705,218 = 705,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,419x = 705,218 × 705,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,419x = 497,332,427,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,332,427,524/327,419
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518,947.98

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