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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,540 and 706,158

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,540 and 706,158 is: 1,517,803.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,540 : 706,158 = 706,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,540/706,158 = 706,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,540x = 706,158 × 706,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,540x = 498,659,120,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,659,120,964/328,540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517,803.38

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