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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,867.50 and 704,580.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,867.50 and 704,580.75 is: 1,566,692.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,867.50 : 704,580.75 = 704,580.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,867.50/704,580.75 = 704,580.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,867.50x = 704,580.75 × 704,580.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,867.50x = 496,434,033,270.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,434,033,270.56/316,867.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566,692.81

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