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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,732.50 and 659,587.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,732.50 and 659,587.50 is: 1,373,574.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,732.50 : 659,587.50 = 659,587.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,732.50/659,587.50 = 659,587.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,732.50x = 659,587.50 × 659,587.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,732.50x = 435,055,670,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,055,670,156.25/316,732.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373,574.45

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