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Finding the Third Proportional to 329,168 and 704,991

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Solution

The third proportional to 329,168 and 704,991 is: 1,509,904.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,168 : 704,991 = 704,991 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,168/704,991 = 704,991/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,168x = 704,991 × 704,991
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,168x = 497,012,310,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,012,310,081/329,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509,904.70

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