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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,070 and 699,636

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,070 and 699,636 is: 1,519,826.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,070 : 699,636 = 699,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,070/699,636 = 699,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,070x = 699,636 × 699,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,070x = 489,490,532,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,490,532,496/322,070
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519,826.54

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