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Finding the Third Proportional to 319,954.50 and 700,173

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Solution

The third proportional to 319,954.50 and 700,173 is: 1,532,224.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,954.50 : 700,173 = 700,173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,954.50/700,173 = 700,173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,954.50x = 700,173 × 700,173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,954.50x = 490,242,229,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,242,229,929/319,954.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532,224.83

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