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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,012 and 707,768

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,012 and 707,768 is: 1,555,642.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,012 : 707,768 = 707,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,012/707,768 = 707,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,012x = 707,768 × 707,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,012x = 500,935,541,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,935,541,824/322,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555,642.47

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