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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,603 and 718,030

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,603 and 718,030 is: 1,568,966.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,603 : 718,030 = 718,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,603/718,030 = 718,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,603x = 718,030 × 718,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,603x = 515,567,080,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,567,080,900/328,603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568,966.45

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