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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,580 and 697,882

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,580 and 697,882 is: 1,495,912.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,580 : 697,882 = 697,882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,580/697,882 = 697,882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,580x = 697,882 × 697,882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,580x = 487,039,285,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,039,285,924/325,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,912.79

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