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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,760 and 707,224

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,760 and 707,224 is: 1,535,381.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,760 : 707,224 = 707,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,760/707,224 = 707,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,760x = 707,224 × 707,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,760x = 500,165,786,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,165,786,176/325,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535,381.22

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