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Finding the Third Proportional to 319,956 and 700,168

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Solution

The third proportional to 319,956 and 700,168 is: 1,532,195.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,956 : 700,168 = 700,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,956/700,168 = 700,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,956x = 700,168 × 700,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,956x = 490,235,228,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,235,228,224/319,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532,195.77

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