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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,310 and 707,279

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,310 and 707,279 is: 1,523,692.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,310 : 707,279 = 707,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,310/707,279 = 707,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,310x = 707,279 × 707,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,310x = 500,243,583,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,243,583,841/328,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523,692.80

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