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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,860 and 649,508

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,860 and 649,508 is: 1,314,781.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,860 : 649,508 = 649,508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,860/649,508 = 649,508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,860x = 649,508 × 649,508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,860x = 421,860,642,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,860,642,064/320,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314,781.03

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