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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,549.13 and 705,429

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,549.13 and 705,429 is: 1,528,586.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,549.13 : 705,429 = 705,429 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,549.13/705,429 = 705,429/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,549.13x = 705,429 × 705,429
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,549.13x = 497,630,074,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,630,074,041/325,549.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528,586.73

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