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Finding the Third Proportional to 321,862.50 and 699,034.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 321,862.50 and 699,034.50 is: 1,518,192.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,862.50 : 699,034.50 = 699,034.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,862.50/699,034.50 = 699,034.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,862.50x = 699,034.50 × 699,034.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,862.50x = 488,649,232,190.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,649,232,190.25/321,862.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518,192.50

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