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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,016 and 706,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,016 and 706,240 is: 1,548,913.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,016 : 706,240 = 706,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,016/706,240 = 706,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,016x = 706,240 × 706,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,016x = 498,774,937,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,774,937,600/322,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548,913.52

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