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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,519 and 716,135.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,519 and 716,135.63 is: 1,565,864.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,519 : 716,135.63 = 716,135.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,519/716,135.63 = 716,135.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,519x = 716,135.63 × 716,135.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,519x = 512,850,233,394.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,850,233,394.14/327,519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565,864.07

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