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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,814 and 715,204

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,814 and 715,204 is: 1,560,387.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,814 : 715,204 = 715,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,814/715,204 = 715,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,814x = 715,204 × 715,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,814x = 511,516,761,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,516,761,616/327,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560,387.18

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