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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,068 and 699,632

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,068 and 699,632 is: 1,519,818.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,068 : 699,632 = 699,632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,068/699,632 = 699,632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,068x = 699,632 × 699,632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,068x = 489,484,935,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,484,935,424/322,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519,818.60

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