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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,092 and 699,241

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,092 and 699,241 is: 1,527,492.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,092 : 699,241 = 699,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,092/699,241 = 699,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,092x = 699,241 × 699,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,092x = 488,937,976,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,937,976,081/320,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527,492.02

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