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Finding the Third Proportional to 321,444 and 700,033

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Solution

The third proportional to 321,444 and 700,033 is: 1,524,515.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,444 : 700,033 = 700,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,444/700,033 = 700,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,444x = 700,033 × 700,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,444x = 490,046,201,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,046,201,089/321,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524,515.00

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