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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,233 and 689,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,233 and 689,950 is: 1,486,514.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,233 : 689,950 = 689,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,233/689,950 = 689,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,233x = 689,950 × 689,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,233x = 476,031,002,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,031,002,500/320,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486,514.51

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