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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,229 and 689,942

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,229 and 689,942 is: 1,486,498.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,229 : 689,942 = 689,942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,229/689,942 = 689,942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,229x = 689,942 × 689,942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,229x = 476,019,963,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,019,963,364/320,229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486,498.61

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