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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,472 and 704,744

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,472 and 704,744 is: 1,516,661.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,472 : 704,744 = 704,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,472/704,744 = 704,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,472x = 704,744 × 704,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,472x = 496,664,105,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,664,105,536/327,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516,661.29

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