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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,312 and 707,282

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,312 and 707,282 is: 1,523,696.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,312 : 707,282 = 707,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,312/707,282 = 707,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,312x = 707,282 × 707,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,312x = 500,247,827,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,247,827,524/328,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523,696.45

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