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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,064 and 700,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,064 and 700,392 is: 1,532,658.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,064 : 700,392 = 700,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,064/700,392 = 700,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,064x = 700,392 × 700,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,064x = 490,548,953,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,548,953,664/320,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532,658.95

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