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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,392.50 and 682,195.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,392.50 and 682,195.50 is: 1,452,564.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,392.50 : 682,195.50 = 682,195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,392.50/682,195.50 = 682,195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,392.50x = 682,195.50 × 682,195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,392.50x = 465,390,700,220.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,390,700,220.25/320,392.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452,564.28

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