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Finding the Third Proportional to 324,313.50 and 698,451

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Solution

The third proportional to 324,313.50 and 698,451 is: 1,504,204.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,313.50 : 698,451 = 698,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,313.50/698,451 = 698,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,313.50x = 698,451 × 698,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,313.50x = 487,833,799,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,833,799,401/324,313.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504,204.42

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