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Finding the Third Proportional to 329,904 and 706,464

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Solution

The third proportional to 329,904 and 706,464 is: 1,512,838.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,904 : 706,464 = 706,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,904/706,464 = 706,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,904x = 706,464 × 706,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,904x = 499,091,383,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,091,383,296/329,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512,838.23

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