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Finding the Third Proportional to 329,001 and 714,378

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Solution

The third proportional to 329,001 and 714,378 is: 1,551,168.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,001 : 714,378 = 714,378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,001/714,378 = 714,378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,001x = 714,378 × 714,378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,001x = 510,335,926,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,335,926,884/329,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551,168.32

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