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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,651.75 and 700,857

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,651.75 and 700,857 is: 1,499,154.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,651.75 : 700,857 = 700,857 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,651.75/700,857 = 700,857/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,651.75x = 700,857 × 700,857
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,651.75x = 491,200,534,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,200,534,449/327,651.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499,154.31

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