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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,982 and 707,858

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,982 and 707,858 is: 1,523,071.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,982 : 707,858 = 707,858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,982/707,858 = 707,858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,982x = 707,858 × 707,858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,982x = 501,062,948,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,062,948,164/328,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523,071.01

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