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Finding the Third Proportional to 701,396.63 and 1,507,688.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 701,396.63 and 1,507,688.25 is: 3,240,853.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,396.63 : 1,507,688.25 = 1,507,688.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,396.63/1,507,688.25 = 1,507,688.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,396.63x = 1,507,688.25 × 1,507,688.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,396.63x = 2,273,123,859,188.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,273,123,859,188.06/701,396.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240,853.72

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