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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,416 and 708,112

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,416 and 708,112 is: 1,526,791.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,416 : 708,112 = 708,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,416/708,112 = 708,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,416x = 708,112 × 708,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,416x = 501,422,604,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,422,604,544/328,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526,791.03

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