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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,704 and 699,840

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,704 and 699,840 is: 1,517,725.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,704 : 699,840 = 699,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,704/699,840 = 699,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,704x = 699,840 × 699,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,704x = 489,776,025,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,776,025,600/322,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517,725.30

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