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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,428 and 702,696

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,428 and 702,696 is: 1,508,061.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,428 : 702,696 = 702,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,428/702,696 = 702,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,428x = 702,696 × 702,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,428x = 493,781,668,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,781,668,416/327,428
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508,061.83

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