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Finding the Third Proportional to 329,558 and 708,794

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Solution

The third proportional to 329,558 and 708,794 is: 1,524,432.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,558 : 708,794 = 708,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,558/708,794 = 708,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,558x = 708,794 × 708,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,558x = 502,388,934,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,388,934,436/329,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524,432.53

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