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Finding the Third Proportional to 323,038.13 and 707,869.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 323,038.13 and 707,869.13 is: 1,551,144.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,038.13 : 707,869.13 = 707,869.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,038.13/707,869.13 = 707,869.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,038.13x = 707,869.13 × 707,869.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,038.13x = 501,078,698,128.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,078,698,128.27/323,038.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551,144.15

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