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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,429 and 700,812

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,429 and 700,812 is: 1,509,200.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,429 : 700,812 = 700,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,429/700,812 = 700,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,429x = 700,812 × 700,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,429x = 491,137,459,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,137,459,344/325,429
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509,200.04

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