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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,067 and 689,706

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,067 and 689,706 is: 1,486,233.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,067 : 689,706 = 689,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,067/689,706 = 689,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,067x = 689,706 × 689,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,067x = 475,694,366,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,694,366,436/320,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486,233.71

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