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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,012.13 and 699,383.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,012.13 and 699,383.25 is: 1,519,001.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,012.13 : 699,383.25 = 699,383.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,012.13/699,383.25 = 699,383.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,012.13x = 699,383.25 × 699,383.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,012.13x = 489,136,930,380.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,136,930,380.56/322,012.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519,001.59

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