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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,742 and 707,428

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,742 and 707,428 is: 1,522,331.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,742 : 707,428 = 707,428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,742/707,428 = 707,428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,742x = 707,428 × 707,428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,742x = 500,454,375,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,454,375,184/328,742
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522,331.72

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