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Finding the Third Proportional to 329,640 and 718,032

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Solution

The third proportional to 329,640 and 718,032 is: 1,564,039.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,640 : 718,032 = 718,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,640/718,032 = 718,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,640x = 718,032 × 718,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,640x = 515,569,953,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,569,953,024/329,640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564,039.42

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