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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,676 and 707,055.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,676 and 707,055.50 is: 1,535,045.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,676 : 707,055.50 = 707,055.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,676/707,055.50 = 707,055.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,676x = 707,055.50 × 707,055.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,676x = 499,927,480,080.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,927,480,080.25/325,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535,045.51

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