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Finding the Third Proportional to 319,304 and 699,844

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Solution

The third proportional to 319,304 and 699,844 is: 1,533,903.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,304 : 699,844 = 699,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,304/699,844 = 699,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,304x = 699,844 × 699,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,304x = 489,781,624,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,781,624,336/319,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533,903.82

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