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Finding the Third Proportional to 319,953 and 700,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 319,953 and 700,170 is: 1,532,218.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,953 : 700,170 = 700,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,953/700,170 = 700,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,953x = 700,170 × 700,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,953x = 490,238,028,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,238,028,900/319,953
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532,218.88

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