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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,555 and 703,746

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,555 and 703,746 is: 1,521,274.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,555 : 703,746 = 703,746 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,555/703,746 = 703,746/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,555x = 703,746 × 703,746
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,555x = 495,258,432,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,258,432,516/325,555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521,274.23

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