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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,548 and 694,463

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,548 and 694,463 is: 1,472,391.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,548 : 694,463 = 694,463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,548/694,463 = 694,463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,548x = 694,463 × 694,463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,548x = 482,278,858,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,278,858,369/327,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472,391.40

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