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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,099.25 and 706,480.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,099.25 and 706,480.88 is: 1,530,562.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,099.25 : 706,480.88 = 706,480.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,099.25/706,480.88 = 706,480.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,099.25x = 706,480.88 × 706,480.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,099.25x = 499,115,226,740.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,115,226,740.77/326,099.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530,562.33

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