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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,264 and 706,746

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,264 and 706,746 is: 1,521,610.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,264 : 706,746 = 706,746 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,264/706,746 = 706,746/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,264x = 706,746 × 706,746
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,264x = 499,489,908,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,489,908,516/328,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521,610.38

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