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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,620 and 694,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,620 and 694,251 is: 1,480,205.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,620 : 694,251 = 694,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,620/694,251 = 694,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,620x = 694,251 × 694,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,620x = 481,984,451,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,984,451,001/325,620
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480,205.30

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