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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,354.50 and 705,009

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,354.50 and 705,009 is: 1,527,680.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,354.50 : 705,009 = 705,009 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,354.50/705,009 = 705,009/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,354.50x = 705,009 × 705,009
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,354.50x = 497,037,690,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,037,690,081/325,354.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527,680.39

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