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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,503.50 and 691,780.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,503.50 and 691,780.50 is: 1,493,151.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,503.50 : 691,780.50 = 691,780.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,503.50/691,780.50 = 691,780.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,503.50x = 691,780.50 × 691,780.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,503.50x = 478,560,260,180.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,560,260,180.25/320,503.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493,151.43

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