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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,896 and 718,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,896 and 718,664 is: 1,570,338.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,896 : 718,664 = 718,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,896/718,664 = 718,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,896x = 718,664 × 718,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,896x = 516,477,944,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,477,944,896/328,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570,338.18

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