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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,704 and 701,379

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,704 and 701,379 is: 1,524,407.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,704 : 701,379 = 701,379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,704/701,379 = 701,379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,704x = 701,379 × 701,379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,704x = 491,932,501,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,932,501,641/322,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524,407.82

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