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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,999.69 and 700,204.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,999.69 and 700,204.50 is: 1,503,947.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,999.69 : 700,204.50 = 700,204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,999.69/700,204.50 = 700,204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,999.69x = 700,204.50 × 700,204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,999.69x = 490,286,341,820.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,286,341,820.25/325,999.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503,947.28

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