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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,272 and 701,892

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,272 and 701,892 is: 1,528,685.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,272 : 701,892 = 701,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,272/701,892 = 701,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,272x = 701,892 × 701,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,272x = 492,652,379,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,652,379,664/322,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528,685.02

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