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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,905.50 and 687,352.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,905.50 and 687,352.50 is: 1,472,251.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,905.50 : 687,352.50 = 687,352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,905.50/687,352.50 = 687,352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,905.50x = 687,352.50 × 687,352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,905.50x = 472,453,459,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,453,459,256.25/320,905.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472,251.05

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