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Finding the Third Proportional to 319,908 and 700,080

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Solution

The third proportional to 319,908 and 700,080 is: 1,532,040.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,908 : 700,080 = 700,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,908/700,080 = 700,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,908x = 700,080 × 700,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,908x = 490,112,006,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,112,006,400/319,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532,040.48

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