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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,931 and 716,611

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,931 and 716,611 is: 1,565,973.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,931 : 716,611 = 716,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,931/716,611 = 716,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,931x = 716,611 × 716,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,931x = 513,531,325,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,531,325,321/327,931
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565,973.71

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