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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,664 and 699,703

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,664 and 699,703 is: 1,489,619.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,664 : 699,703 = 699,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,664/699,703 = 699,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,664x = 699,703 × 699,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,664x = 489,584,288,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,584,288,209/328,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489,619.45

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