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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,792 and 649,358

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,792 and 649,358 is: 1,314,452.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,792 : 649,358 = 649,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,792/649,358 = 649,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,792x = 649,358 × 649,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,792x = 421,665,812,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,665,812,164/320,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314,452.39

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