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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,069 and 689,710

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,069 and 689,710 is: 1,486,241.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,069 : 689,710 = 689,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,069/689,710 = 689,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,069x = 689,710 × 689,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,069x = 475,699,884,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,699,884,100/320,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486,241.67

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