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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,067 and 699,629

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,067 and 699,629 is: 1,519,810.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,067 : 699,629 = 699,629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,067/699,629 = 699,629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,067x = 699,629 × 699,629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,067x = 489,480,737,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,480,737,641/322,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519,810.28

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