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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,007.56 and 700,219.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,007.56 and 700,219.97 is: 1,503,977.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,007.56 : 700,219.97 = 700,219.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,007.56/700,219.97 = 700,219.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,007.56x = 700,219.97 × 700,219.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,007.56x = 490,308,004,636.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,308,004,636.25/326,007.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503,977.40

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