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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,607 and 500,323

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,607 and 500,323 is: 780,778.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,607 : 500,323 = 500,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,607/500,323 = 500,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,607x = 500,323 × 500,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,607x = 250,323,104,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,323,104,329/320,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,778.66

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