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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,974 and 707,844

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,974 and 707,844 is: 1,523,047.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,974 : 707,844 = 707,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,974/707,844 = 707,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,974x = 707,844 × 707,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,974x = 501,043,128,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,043,128,336/328,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523,047.80

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