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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,423 and 705,960

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,423 and 705,960 is: 1,517,492.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,423 : 705,960 = 705,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,423/705,960 = 705,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,423x = 705,960 × 705,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,423x = 498,379,521,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,379,521,600/328,423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517,492.75

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