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Finding the Third Proportional to 329,335 and 708,601

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Solution

The third proportional to 329,335 and 708,601 is: 1,524,634.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,335 : 708,601 = 708,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,335/708,601 = 708,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,335x = 708,601 × 708,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,335x = 502,115,377,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,115,377,201/329,335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524,634.12

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