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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,359 and 704,668

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,359 and 704,668 is: 1,550,001.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,359 : 704,668 = 704,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,359/704,668 = 704,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,359x = 704,668 × 704,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,359x = 496,556,990,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,556,990,224/320,359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550,001.69

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