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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,703 and 692,253

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,703 and 692,253 is: 1,494,261.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,703 : 692,253 = 692,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,703/692,253 = 692,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,703x = 692,253 × 692,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,703x = 479,214,216,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,214,216,009/320,703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,261.72

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