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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,332 and 706,884

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,332 and 706,884 is: 1,521,889.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,332 : 706,884 = 706,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,332/706,884 = 706,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,332x = 706,884 × 706,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,332x = 499,684,989,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,684,989,456/328,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521,889.40

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