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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,708 and 672,992

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,708 and 672,992 is: 1,377,874.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,708 : 672,992 = 672,992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,708/672,992 = 672,992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,708x = 672,992 × 672,992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,708x = 452,918,232,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,918,232,064/328,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377,874.08

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