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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,124 and 695,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,124 and 695,312 is: 1,486,998.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,124 : 695,312 = 695,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,124/695,312 = 695,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,124x = 695,312 × 695,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,124x = 483,458,777,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,458,777,344/325,124
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486,998.12

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