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Finding the Third Proportional to 319,607 and 699,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 319,607 and 699,348 is: 1,530,278.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,607 : 699,348 = 699,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,607/699,348 = 699,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,607x = 699,348 × 699,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,607x = 489,087,625,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,087,625,104/319,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530,278.20

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