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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,408 and 692,212

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,408 and 692,212 is: 1,495,460.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,408 : 692,212 = 692,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,408/692,212 = 692,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,408x = 692,212 × 692,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,408x = 479,157,452,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,157,452,944/320,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495,460.33

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