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Finding the Third Proportional to 321,161 and 699,518

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Solution

The third proportional to 321,161 and 699,518 is: 1,523,614.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,161 : 699,518 = 699,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,161/699,518 = 699,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,161x = 699,518 × 699,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,161x = 489,325,432,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,325,432,324/321,161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523,614.11

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