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Finding the Third Proportional to 323,276.63 and 702,509.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 323,276.63 and 702,509.91 is: 1,526,618.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,276.63 : 702,509.91 = 702,509.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,276.63/702,509.91 = 702,509.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,276.63x = 702,509.91 × 702,509.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,276.63x = 493,520,168,379.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,520,168,379.38/323,276.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526,618.78

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