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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,347 and 709,182

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,347 and 709,182 is: 1,531,730.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,347 : 709,182 = 709,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,347/709,182 = 709,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,347x = 709,182 × 709,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,347x = 502,939,109,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,939,109,124/328,347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531,730.48

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