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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,404 and 700,779

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,404 and 700,779 is: 1,523,216.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,404 : 700,779 = 700,779 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,404/700,779 = 700,779/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,404x = 700,779 × 700,779
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,404x = 491,091,206,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,091,206,841/322,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523,216.85

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