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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,707 and 699,846

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,707 and 699,846 is: 1,517,737.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,707 : 699,846 = 699,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,707/699,846 = 699,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,707x = 699,846 × 699,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,707x = 489,784,423,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,784,423,716/322,707
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517,737.22

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