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Finding the Third Proportional to 321,437 and 700,019

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Solution

The third proportional to 321,437 and 700,019 is: 1,524,487.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,437 : 700,019 = 700,019 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,437/700,019 = 700,019/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,437x = 700,019 × 700,019
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,437x = 490,026,600,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,026,600,361/321,437
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524,487.23

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