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Finding the Third Proportional to 329,621.91 and 699,711.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 329,621.91 and 699,711.75 is: 1,485,327.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,621.91 : 699,711.75 = 699,711.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,621.91/699,711.75 = 699,711.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,621.91x = 699,711.75 × 699,711.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,621.91x = 489,596,533,088.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,596,533,088.06/329,621.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485,327.66

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