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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,552.50 and 703,741.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,552.50 and 703,741.50 is: 1,521,266.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,552.50 : 703,741.50 = 703,741.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,552.50/703,741.50 = 703,741.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,552.50x = 703,741.50 × 703,741.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,552.50x = 495,252,098,822.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,252,098,822.25/325,552.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521,266.46

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