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Finding the Third Proportional to 319,903 and 700,069

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Solution

The third proportional to 319,903 and 700,069 is: 1,532,016.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,903 : 700,069 = 700,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,903/700,069 = 700,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,903x = 700,069 × 700,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,903x = 490,096,604,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,096,604,761/319,903
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532,016.28

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