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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,471.13 and 637,004.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,471.13 and 637,004.25 is: 1,258,327.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,471.13 : 637,004.25 = 637,004.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,471.13/637,004.25 = 637,004.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,471.13x = 637,004.25 × 637,004.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,471.13x = 405,774,414,518.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,774,414,518.06/322,471.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258,327.90

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