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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,431 and 691,525

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,431 and 691,525 is: 1,492,386.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,431 : 691,525 = 691,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,431/691,525 = 691,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,431x = 691,525 × 691,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,431x = 478,206,825,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,206,825,625/320,431
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492,386.27

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