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Finding the Third Proportional to 319,034 and 700,962

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Solution

The third proportional to 319,034 and 700,962 is: 1,540,110.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,034 : 700,962 = 700,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,034/700,962 = 700,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,034x = 700,962 × 700,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,034x = 491,347,725,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,347,725,444/319,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540,110.85

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