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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,425 and 700,801

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,425 and 700,801 is: 1,509,171.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,425 : 700,801 = 700,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,425/700,801 = 700,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,425x = 700,801 × 700,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,425x = 491,122,041,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,122,041,601/325,425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509,171.21

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