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Finding the Third Proportional to 329,644 and 711,848

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Solution

The third proportional to 329,644 and 711,848 is: 1,537,196.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,644 : 711,848 = 711,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,644/711,848 = 711,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,644x = 711,848 × 711,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,644x = 506,727,575,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,727,575,104/329,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537,196.42

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