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Finding the Third Proportional to 329,733 and 706,122

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Solution

The third proportional to 329,733 and 706,122 is: 1,512,157.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,733 : 706,122 = 706,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,733/706,122 = 706,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,733x = 706,122 × 706,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,733x = 498,608,278,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,608,278,884/329,733
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512,157.65

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