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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,867.50 and 681,525.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,867.50 and 681,525.50 is: 1,425,355.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,867.50 : 681,525.50 = 681,525.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,867.50/681,525.50 = 681,525.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,867.50x = 681,525.50 × 681,525.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,867.50x = 464,477,007,150.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,477,007,150.25/325,867.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425,355.42

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