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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,539 and 709,884

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,539 and 709,884 is: 1,548,002.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,539 : 709,884 = 709,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,539/709,884 = 709,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,539x = 709,884 × 709,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,539x = 503,935,293,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,935,293,456/325,539
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548,002.83

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