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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,445.88 and 715,764.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,445.88 and 715,764.94 is: 1,564,592.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,445.88 : 715,764.94 = 715,764.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,445.88/715,764.94 = 715,764.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,445.88x = 715,764.94 × 715,764.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,445.88x = 512,319,445,754.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,319,445,754.38/327,445.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564,592.76

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