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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,282 and 698,132

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,282 and 698,132 is: 1,512,303.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,282 : 698,132 = 698,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,282/698,132 = 698,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,282x = 698,132 × 698,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,282x = 487,388,289,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,388,289,424/322,282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512,303.79

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