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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,863 and 681,518.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,863 and 681,518.25 is: 1,425,344.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,863 : 681,518.25 = 681,518.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,863/681,518.25 = 681,518.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,863x = 681,518.25 × 681,518.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,863x = 464,467,125,083.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,467,125,083.06/325,863
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425,344.78

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