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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,078 and 699,504

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,078 and 699,504 is: 1,519,215.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,078 : 699,504 = 699,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,078/699,504 = 699,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,078x = 699,504 × 699,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,078x = 489,305,846,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,305,846,016/322,078
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519,215.36

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