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Finding the Third Proportional to 321,994.13 and 699,297.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 321,994.13 and 699,297.75 is: 1,518,715.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,994.13 : 699,297.75 = 699,297.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,994.13/699,297.75 = 699,297.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,994.13x = 699,297.75 × 699,297.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,994.13x = 489,017,343,155.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,017,343,155.06/321,994.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518,715.11

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