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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,885.50 and 704,612.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,885.50 and 704,612.25 is: 1,566,743.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,885.50 : 704,612.25 = 704,612.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,885.50/704,612.25 = 704,612.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,885.50x = 704,612.25 × 704,612.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,885.50x = 496,478,422,850.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,478,422,850.06/316,885.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566,743.90

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