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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,074 and 699,643

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,074 and 699,643 is: 1,519,838.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,074 : 699,643 = 699,643 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,074/699,643 = 699,643/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,074x = 699,643 × 699,643
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,074x = 489,500,327,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,500,327,449/322,074
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519,838.07

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