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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,932 and 708,618

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,932 and 708,618 is: 1,526,575.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,932 : 708,618 = 708,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,932/708,618 = 708,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,932x = 708,618 × 708,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,932x = 502,139,469,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,139,469,924/328,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526,575.31

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