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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,002.52 and 699,054.05

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,002.52 and 699,054.05 is: 1,527,102.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,002.52 : 699,054.05 = 699,054.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,002.52/699,054.05 = 699,054.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,002.52x = 699,054.05 × 699,054.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,002.52x = 488,676,560,452.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,676,560,452.32/320,002.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527,102.21

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