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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,076 and 697,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,076 and 697,752 is: 1,521,069.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,076 : 697,752 = 697,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,076/697,752 = 697,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,076x = 697,752 × 697,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,076x = 486,857,853,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,857,853,504/320,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521,069.54

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