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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,688.34 and 717,639.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,688.34 and 717,639.75 is: 1,581,287.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,688.34 : 717,639.75 = 717,639.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,688.34/717,639.75 = 717,639.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,688.34x = 717,639.75 × 717,639.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,688.34x = 515,006,810,780.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,006,810,780.06/325,688.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581,287.20

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