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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,672.50 and 707,048.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,672.50 and 707,048.25 is: 1,535,030.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,672.50 : 707,048.25 = 707,048.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,672.50/707,048.25 = 707,048.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,672.50x = 707,048.25 × 707,048.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,672.50x = 499,917,227,828.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,917,227,828.06/325,672.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535,030.52

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