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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,250 and 706,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,250 and 706,708 is: 1,549,840.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,250 : 706,708 = 706,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,250/706,708 = 706,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,250x = 706,708 × 706,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,250x = 499,436,197,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,436,197,264/322,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549,840.80

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