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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,409.88 and 700,826

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,409.88 and 700,826 is: 1,509,349.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,409.88 : 700,826 = 700,826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,409.88/700,826 = 700,826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,409.88x = 700,826 × 700,826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,409.88x = 491,157,082,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,157,082,276/325,409.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509,349.04

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