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Finding the Third Proportional to 321,168 and 699,530

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Solution

The third proportional to 321,168 and 699,530 is: 1,523,633.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,168 : 699,530 = 699,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,168/699,530 = 699,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,168x = 699,530 × 699,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,168x = 489,342,220,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,342,220,900/321,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523,633.18

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