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Finding the Third Proportional to 319,939.88 and 679,245.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 319,939.88 and 679,245.75 is: 1,442,067.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,939.88 : 679,245.75 = 679,245.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,939.88/679,245.75 = 679,245.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,939.88x = 679,245.75 × 679,245.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,939.88x = 461,374,788,893.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,374,788,893.06/319,939.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442,067.17

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