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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,769 and 713,219

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,769 and 713,219 is: 1,551,950.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,769 : 713,219 = 713,219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,769/713,219 = 713,219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,769x = 713,219 × 713,219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,769x = 508,681,341,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,681,341,961/327,769
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551,950.74

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