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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,608 and 714,508

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,608 and 714,508 is: 1,558,330.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,608 : 714,508 = 714,508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,608/714,508 = 714,508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,608x = 714,508 × 714,508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,608x = 510,521,682,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,521,682,064/327,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558,330.94

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