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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,130 and 699,619

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,130 and 699,619 is: 1,519,469.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,130 : 699,619 = 699,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,130/699,619 = 699,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,130x = 699,619 × 699,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,130x = 489,466,745,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,466,745,161/322,130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519,469.61

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