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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,070 and 699,634

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,070 and 699,634 is: 1,519,817.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,070 : 699,634 = 699,634 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,070/699,634 = 699,634/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,070x = 699,634 × 699,634
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,070x = 489,487,733,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,487,733,956/322,070
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519,817.85

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