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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,224.50 and 706,668.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,224.50 and 706,668.50 is: 1,521,459.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,224.50 : 706,668.50 = 706,668.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,224.50/706,668.50 = 706,668.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,224.50x = 706,668.50 × 706,668.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,224.50x = 499,380,368,892.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,380,368,892.25/328,224.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521,459.76

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