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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,993 and 759,112

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,993 and 759,112 is: 1,795,213.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,993 : 759,112 = 759,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,993/759,112 = 759,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,993x = 759,112 × 759,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,993x = 576,251,028,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,251,028,544/320,993
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795,213.69

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