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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,474 and 703,588

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,474 and 703,588 is: 1,520,969.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,474 : 703,588 = 703,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,474/703,588 = 703,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,474x = 703,588 × 703,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,474x = 495,036,073,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,036,073,744/325,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520,969.64

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