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Finding the Third Proportional to 321,974.25 and 699,303

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Solution

The third proportional to 321,974.25 and 699,303 is: 1,518,831.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,974.25 : 699,303 = 699,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,974.25/699,303 = 699,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,974.25x = 699,303 × 699,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,974.25x = 489,024,685,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,024,685,809/321,974.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518,831.66

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