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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,065 and 699,625.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,065 and 699,625.13 is: 1,519,802.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,065 : 699,625.13 = 699,625.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,065/699,625.13 = 699,625.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,065x = 699,625.13 × 699,625.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,065x = 489,475,315,531.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,475,315,531.27/322,065
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519,802.88

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