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Finding the Third Proportional to 319,916 and 700,096

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Solution

The third proportional to 319,916 and 700,096 is: 1,532,072.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,916 : 700,096 = 700,096 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,916/700,096 = 700,096/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,916x = 700,096 × 700,096
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,916x = 490,134,409,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,134,409,216/319,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532,072.20

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