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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,757 and 700,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,757 and 700,762 is: 1,507,465.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,757 : 700,762 = 700,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,757/700,762 = 700,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,757x = 700,762 × 700,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,757x = 491,067,380,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,067,380,644/325,757
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507,465.32

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