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Finding the Third Proportional to 321,441 and 700,027

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Solution

The third proportional to 321,441 and 700,027 is: 1,524,503.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,441 : 700,027 = 700,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,441/700,027 = 700,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,441x = 700,027 × 700,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,441x = 490,037,800,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,037,800,729/321,441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524,503.10

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