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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,616.31 and 700,773.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,616.31 and 700,773.19 is: 1,498,957.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,616.31 : 700,773.19 = 700,773.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,616.31/700,773.19 = 700,773.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,616.31x = 700,773.19 × 700,773.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,616.31x = 491,083,060,318.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,083,060,318.91/327,616.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498,957.90

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