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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,884 and 704,424

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,884 and 704,424 is: 1,508,778.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,884 : 704,424 = 704,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,884/704,424 = 704,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,884x = 704,424 × 704,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,884x = 496,213,171,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,213,171,776/328,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508,778.69

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