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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,395 and 682,202

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,395 and 682,202 is: 1,452,580.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,395 : 682,202 = 682,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,395/682,202 = 682,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,395x = 682,202 × 682,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,395x = 465,399,568,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,399,568,804/320,395
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452,580.62

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