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Finding the Third Proportional to 329,451 and 719,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 329,451 and 719,316 is: 1,570,538.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,451 : 719,316 = 719,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,451/719,316 = 719,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,451x = 719,316 × 719,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,451x = 517,415,507,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,415,507,856/329,451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570,538.59

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