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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,837.13 and 681,450.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,837.13 and 681,450.19 is: 1,425,173.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,837.13 : 681,450.19 = 681,450.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,837.13/681,450.19 = 681,450.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,837.13x = 681,450.19 × 681,450.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,837.13x = 464,374,358,043.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,374,358,043.79/325,837.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425,173.26

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