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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,159 and 705,872.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,159 and 705,872.25 is: 1,522,977.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,159 : 705,872.25 = 705,872.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,159/705,872.25 = 705,872.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,159x = 705,872.25 × 705,872.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,159x = 498,255,633,320.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,255,633,320.06/327,159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522,977.00

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