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Finding the Third Proportional to 329,167 and 704,989

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Solution

The third proportional to 329,167 and 704,989 is: 1,509,900.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,167 : 704,989 = 704,989 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,167/704,989 = 704,989/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,167x = 704,989 × 704,989
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,167x = 497,009,490,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,009,490,121/329,167
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509,900.72

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