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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,008 and 709,632

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,008 and 709,632 is: 1,549,431.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,008 : 709,632 = 709,632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,008/709,632 = 709,632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,008x = 709,632 × 709,632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,008x = 503,577,575,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,577,575,424/325,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549,431.32

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