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Finding the Third Proportional to 319,954 and 700,164

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Solution

The third proportional to 319,954 and 700,164 is: 1,532,187.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,954 : 700,164 = 700,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,954/700,164 = 700,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,954x = 700,164 × 700,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,954x = 490,229,626,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,229,626,896/319,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532,187.84

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