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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,683 and 717,626

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,683 and 717,626 is: 1,581,252.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,683 : 717,626 = 717,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,683/717,626 = 717,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,683x = 717,626 × 717,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,683x = 514,987,075,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,987,075,876/325,683
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581,252.56

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