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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,465 and 704,729.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,465 and 704,729.25 is: 1,516,630.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,465 : 704,729.25 = 704,729.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,465/704,729.25 = 704,729.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,465x = 704,729.25 × 704,729.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,465x = 496,643,315,805.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,643,315,805.56/327,465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516,630.22

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