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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,797 and 718,470

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,797 and 718,470 is: 1,569,963.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,797 : 718,470 = 718,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,797/718,470 = 718,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,797x = 718,470 × 718,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,797x = 516,199,140,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,199,140,900/328,797
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569,963.05

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