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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,670.63 and 707,038.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,670.63 and 707,038.88 is: 1,534,998.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,670.63 : 707,038.88 = 707,038.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,670.63/707,038.88 = 707,038.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,670.63x = 707,038.88 × 707,038.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,670.63x = 499,903,970,761.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,903,970,761.27/325,670.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534,998.65

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