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Finding the Third Proportional to 321,838 and 699,706

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Solution

The third proportional to 321,838 and 699,706 is: 1,521,226.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,838 : 699,706 = 699,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,838/699,706 = 699,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,838x = 699,706 × 699,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,838x = 489,588,486,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,588,486,436/321,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521,226.48

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