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Finding the Third Proportional to 319,720.61 and 699,617.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 319,720.61 and 699,617.88 is: 1,530,915.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,720.61 : 699,617.88 = 699,617.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,720.61/699,617.88 = 699,617.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,720.61x = 699,617.88 × 699,617.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,720.61x = 489,465,181,951.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,465,181,951.05/319,720.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530,915.35

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