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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,325 and 707,271

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,325 and 707,271 is: 1,523,588.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,325 : 707,271 = 707,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,325/707,271 = 707,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,325x = 707,271 × 707,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,325x = 500,232,267,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,232,267,441/328,325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523,588.72

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