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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,092 and 699,242

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,092 and 699,242 is: 1,527,496.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,092 : 699,242 = 699,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,092/699,242 = 699,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,092x = 699,242 × 699,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,092x = 488,939,374,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,939,374,564/320,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527,496.39

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