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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,351 and 706,343.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,351 and 706,343.25 is: 1,524,115.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,351 : 706,343.25 = 706,343.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,351/706,343.25 = 706,343.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,351x = 706,343.25 × 706,343.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,351x = 498,920,786,820.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,920,786,820.56/327,351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524,115.66

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