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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,474 and 704,748

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,474 and 704,748 is: 1,516,669.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,474 : 704,748 = 704,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,474/704,748 = 704,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,474x = 704,748 × 704,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,474x = 496,669,743,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,669,743,504/327,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516,669.24

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