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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,705 and 701,554

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,705 and 701,554 is: 1,534,675.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,705 : 701,554 = 701,554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,705/701,554 = 701,554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,705x = 701,554 × 701,554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,705x = 492,178,014,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,178,014,916/320,705
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534,675.22

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