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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,152 and 689,960

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,152 and 689,960 is: 1,486,933.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,152 : 689,960 = 689,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,152/689,960 = 689,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,152x = 689,960 × 689,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,152x = 476,044,801,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,044,801,600/320,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486,933.71

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