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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,411.50 and 710,794.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,411.50 and 710,794.50 is: 1,538,401.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,411.50 : 710,794.50 = 710,794.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,411.50/710,794.50 = 710,794.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,411.50x = 710,794.50 × 710,794.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,411.50x = 505,228,821,230.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,228,821,230.25/328,411.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538,401.73

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