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Finding the Third Proportional to 321,439 and 700,023

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Solution

The third proportional to 321,439 and 700,023 is: 1,524,495.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,439 : 700,023 = 700,023 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,439/700,023 = 700,023/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,439x = 700,023 × 700,023
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,439x = 490,032,200,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,032,200,529/321,439
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524,495.16

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