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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,968 and 709,152

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,968 and 709,152 is: 1,528,709.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,968 : 709,152 = 709,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,968/709,152 = 709,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,968x = 709,152 × 709,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,968x = 502,896,559,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,896,559,104/328,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528,709.66

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