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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,992 and 759,110

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,992 and 759,110 is: 1,795,209.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,992 : 759,110 = 759,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,992/759,110 = 759,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,992x = 759,110 × 759,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,992x = 576,247,992,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,247,992,100/320,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795,209.82

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