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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,309.50 and 704,911.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,309.50 and 704,911.50 is: 1,527,469.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,309.50 : 704,911.50 = 704,911.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,309.50/704,911.50 = 704,911.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,309.50x = 704,911.50 × 704,911.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,309.50x = 496,900,222,832.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,900,222,832.25/325,309.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527,469.14

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