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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,998 and 720,573

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,998 and 720,573 is: 1,583,014.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,998 : 720,573 = 720,573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,998/720,573 = 720,573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,998x = 720,573 × 720,573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,998x = 519,225,448,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,225,448,329/327,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583,014.07

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