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Finding the Third Proportional to 319,584 and 699,298

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Solution

The third proportional to 319,584 and 699,298 is: 1,530,169.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,584 : 699,298 = 699,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,584/699,298 = 699,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,584x = 699,298 × 699,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,584x = 489,017,692,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,017,692,804/319,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530,169.51

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