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Finding the Third Proportional to 319,558.50 and 699,255

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Solution

The third proportional to 319,558.50 and 699,255 is: 1,530,103.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,558.50 : 699,255 = 699,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,558.50/699,255 = 699,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,558.50x = 699,255 × 699,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,558.50x = 488,957,555,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,957,555,025/319,558.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530,103.42

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