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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,861.50 and 704,566.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,861.50 and 704,566.50 is: 1,566,659.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,861.50 : 704,566.50 = 704,566.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,861.50/704,566.50 = 704,566.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,861.50x = 704,566.50 × 704,566.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,861.50x = 496,413,952,922.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,413,952,922.25/316,861.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566,659.10

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