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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,514 and 705,157

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,514 and 705,157 is: 1,527,572.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,514 : 705,157 = 705,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,514/705,157 = 705,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,514x = 705,157 × 705,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,514x = 497,246,394,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,246,394,649/325,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527,572.99

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