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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,824 and 708,136

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,824 and 708,136 is: 1,529,651.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,824 : 708,136 = 708,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,824/708,136 = 708,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,824x = 708,136 × 708,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,824x = 501,456,594,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,456,594,496/327,824
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529,651.87

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