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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,546 and 716,193

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,546 and 716,193 is: 1,565,985.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,546 : 716,193 = 716,193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,546/716,193 = 716,193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,546x = 716,193 × 716,193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,546x = 512,932,413,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,932,413,249/327,546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565,985.89

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