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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,155.63 and 705,867.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,155.63 and 705,867.75 is: 1,522,973.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,155.63 : 705,867.75 = 705,867.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,155.63/705,867.75 = 705,867.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,155.63x = 705,867.75 × 705,867.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,155.63x = 498,249,280,490.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,249,280,490.06/327,155.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522,973.30

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