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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,872 and 681,535.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,872 and 681,535.13 is: 1,425,376.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,872 : 681,535.13 = 681,535.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,872/681,535.13 = 681,535.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,872x = 681,535.13 × 681,535.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,872x = 464,490,126,608.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,490,126,608.77/325,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425,376.00

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