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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,512 and 700,416

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,512 and 700,416 is: 1,521,129.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,512 : 700,416 = 700,416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,512/700,416 = 700,416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,512x = 700,416 × 700,416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,512x = 490,582,573,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,582,573,056/322,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521,129.67

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