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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,068.75 and 783,108

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,068.75 and 783,108 is: 1,886,549.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,068.75 : 783,108 = 783,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,068.75/783,108 = 783,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,068.75x = 783,108 × 783,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,068.75x = 613,258,139,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,258,139,664/325,068.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886,549.04

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