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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,846.81 and 706,212.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,846.81 and 706,212.28 is: 1,525,900.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,846.81 : 706,212.28 = 706,212.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,846.81/706,212.28 = 706,212.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,846.81x = 706,212.28 × 706,212.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,846.81x = 498,735,786,188.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,735,786,188.33/326,846.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525,900.72

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