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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,564 and 700,208

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,564 and 700,208 is: 1,505,974.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,564 : 700,208 = 700,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,564/700,208 = 700,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,564x = 700,208 × 700,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,564x = 490,291,243,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,291,243,264/325,564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505,974.99

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