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Finding the Third Proportional to 321,570 and 685,857

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Solution

The third proportional to 321,570 and 685,857 is: 1,462,822.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,570 : 685,857 = 685,857 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,570/685,857 = 685,857/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,570x = 685,857 × 685,857
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,570x = 470,399,824,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,399,824,449/321,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,822.48

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