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Finding the Third Proportional to 319,948.50 and 700,159.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 319,948.50 and 700,159.50 is: 1,532,194.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,948.50 : 700,159.50 = 700,159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,948.50/700,159.50 = 700,159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,948.50x = 700,159.50 × 700,159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,948.50x = 490,223,325,440.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,223,325,440.25/319,948.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532,194.48

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