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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,994 and 717,478

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,994 and 717,478 is: 1,564,693.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,994 : 717,478 = 717,478 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,994/717,478 = 717,478/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,994x = 717,478 × 717,478
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,994x = 514,774,680,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,774,680,484/328,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564,693.22

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