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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,975.50 and 706,902

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,975.50 and 706,902 is: 1,518,989.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,975.50 : 706,902 = 706,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,975.50/706,902 = 706,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,975.50x = 706,902 × 706,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,975.50x = 499,710,437,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,710,437,604/328,975.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518,989.83

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