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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,854.56 and 681,503.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,854.56 and 681,503.63 is: 1,425,320.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,854.56 : 681,503.63 = 681,503.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,854.56/681,503.63 = 681,503.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,854.56x = 681,503.63 × 681,503.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,854.56x = 464,447,190,888.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,447,190,888.14/325,854.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425,320.51

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