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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,896 and 773,732

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,896 and 773,732 is: 1,825,765.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,896 : 773,732 = 773,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,896/773,732 = 773,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,896x = 773,732 × 773,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,896x = 598,661,207,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,661,207,824/327,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825,765.51

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