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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,756 and 700,760

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,756 and 700,760 is: 1,507,461.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,756 : 700,760 = 700,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,756/700,760 = 700,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,756x = 700,760 × 700,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,756x = 491,064,577,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,064,577,600/325,756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507,461.34

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