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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,707 and 717,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,707 and 717,672 is: 1,581,338.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,707 : 717,672 = 717,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,707/717,672 = 717,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,707x = 717,672 × 717,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,707x = 515,053,099,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,053,099,584/325,707
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581,338.75

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