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Finding the Third Proportional to 319,970.44 and 687,426.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 319,970.44 and 687,426.94 is: 1,476,873.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,970.44 : 687,426.94 = 687,426.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,970.44/687,426.94 = 687,426.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,970.44x = 687,426.94 × 687,426.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,970.44x = 472,555,794,400.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,555,794,400.63/319,970.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476,873.30

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