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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,019 and 700,302

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,019 and 700,302 is: 1,532,480.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,019 : 700,302 = 700,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,019/700,302 = 700,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,019x = 700,302 × 700,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,019x = 490,422,891,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,422,891,204/320,019
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532,480.54

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