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Finding the Third Proportional to 329,184 and 708,309

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Solution

The third proportional to 329,184 and 708,309 is: 1,524,076.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,184 : 708,309 = 708,309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,184/708,309 = 708,309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,184x = 708,309 × 708,309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,184x = 501,701,639,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,701,639,481/329,184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524,076.62

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