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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,010 and 709,636

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,010 and 709,636 is: 1,549,439.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,010 : 709,636 = 709,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,010/709,636 = 709,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,010x = 709,636 × 709,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,010x = 503,583,252,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,583,252,496/325,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549,439.26

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