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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,931 and 708,617

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,931 and 708,617 is: 1,526,575.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,931 : 708,617 = 708,617 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,931/708,617 = 708,617/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,931x = 708,617 × 708,617
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,931x = 502,138,052,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,138,052,689/328,931
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526,575.64

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