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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,123.50 and 699,565.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,123.50 and 699,565.50 is: 1,519,267.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,123.50 : 699,565.50 = 699,565.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,123.50/699,565.50 = 699,565.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,123.50x = 699,565.50 × 699,565.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,123.50x = 489,391,888,790.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,391,888,790.25/322,123.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519,267.89

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