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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,271.64 and 704,843.33

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,271.64 and 704,843.33 is: 1,527,351.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,271.64 : 704,843.33 = 704,843.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,271.64/704,843.33 = 704,843.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,271.64x = 704,843.33 × 704,843.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,271.64x = 496,804,122,708.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,804,122,708.92/325,271.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527,351.50

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