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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,664 and 672,904

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,664 and 672,904 is: 1,377,698.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,664 : 672,904 = 672,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,664/672,904 = 672,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,664x = 672,904 × 672,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,664x = 452,799,793,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,799,793,216/328,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377,698.18

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