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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,564 and 710,424

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,564 and 710,424 is: 1,540,774.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,564 : 710,424 = 710,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,564/710,424 = 710,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,564x = 710,424 × 710,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,564x = 504,702,259,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,702,259,776/327,564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540,774.50

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