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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,397 and 707,452

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,397 and 707,452 is: 1,524,034.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,397 : 707,452 = 707,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,397/707,452 = 707,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,397x = 707,452 × 707,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,397x = 500,488,332,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,488,332,304/328,397
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524,034.42

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