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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,278 and 691,188

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,278 and 691,188 is: 1,482,387.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,278 : 691,188 = 691,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,278/691,188 = 691,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,278x = 691,188 × 691,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,278x = 477,740,851,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,740,851,344/322,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482,387.42

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