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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,659 and 701,289

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,659 and 701,289 is: 1,524,229.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,659 : 701,289 = 701,289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,659/701,289 = 701,289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,659x = 701,289 × 701,289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,659x = 491,806,261,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,806,261,521/322,659
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524,229.18

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