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Finding the Third Proportional to 329,623 and 705,901

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Solution

The third proportional to 329,623 and 705,901 is: 1,511,715.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,623 : 705,901 = 705,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,623/705,901 = 705,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,623x = 705,901 × 705,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,623x = 498,296,221,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,296,221,801/329,623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511,715.57

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