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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,882 and 704,420

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,882 and 704,420 is: 1,508,770.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,882 : 704,420 = 704,420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,882/704,420 = 704,420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,882x = 704,420 × 704,420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,882x = 496,207,536,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,207,536,400/328,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508,770.73

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