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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,058 and 700,380

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,058 and 700,380 is: 1,532,635.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,058 : 700,380 = 700,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,058/700,380 = 700,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,058x = 700,380 × 700,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,058x = 490,532,144,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,532,144,400/320,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532,635.16

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