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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,830 and 706,611

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,830 and 706,611 is: 1,518,411.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,830 : 706,611 = 706,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,830/706,611 = 706,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,830x = 706,611 × 706,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,830x = 499,299,105,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,299,105,321/328,830
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518,411.05

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