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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,703 and 701,550

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,703 and 701,550 is: 1,534,667.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,703 : 701,550 = 701,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,703/701,550 = 701,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,703x = 701,550 × 701,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,703x = 492,172,402,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,172,402,500/320,703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534,667.29

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