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Finding the Third Proportional to 323,994.94 and 706,947.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 323,994.94 and 706,947.75 is: 1,542,539.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,994.94 : 706,947.75 = 706,947.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,994.94/706,947.75 = 706,947.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,994.94x = 706,947.75 × 706,947.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,994.94x = 499,775,121,230.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,775,121,230.06/323,994.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542,539.91

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