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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,327.50 and 704,943

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,327.50 and 704,943 is: 1,527,521.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,327.50 : 704,943 = 704,943 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,327.50/704,943 = 704,943/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,327.50x = 704,943 × 704,943
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,327.50x = 496,944,633,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,944,633,249/325,327.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527,521.14

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