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Finding the Third Proportional to 321,569 and 685,855

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Solution

The third proportional to 321,569 and 685,855 is: 1,462,818.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,569 : 685,855 = 685,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,569/685,855 = 685,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,569x = 685,855 × 685,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,569x = 470,397,081,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,397,081,025/321,569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,818.50

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