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Finding the Third Proportional to 329,911 and 706,478

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Solution

The third proportional to 329,911 and 706,478 is: 1,512,866.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,911 : 706,478 = 706,478 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,911/706,478 = 706,478/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,911x = 706,478 × 706,478
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,911x = 499,111,164,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,111,164,484/329,911
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512,866.09

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