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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,437.75 and 700,710.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,437.75 and 700,710.75 is: 1,508,723.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,437.75 : 700,710.75 = 700,710.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,437.75/700,710.75 = 700,710.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,437.75x = 700,710.75 × 700,710.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,437.75x = 490,995,555,165.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,995,555,165.56/325,437.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508,723.42

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