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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,242 and 706,698

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,242 and 706,698 is: 1,521,505.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,242 : 706,698 = 706,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,242/706,698 = 706,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,242x = 706,698 × 706,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,242x = 499,422,063,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,422,063,204/328,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521,505.67

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