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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,708.50 and 699,849

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,708.50 and 699,849 is: 1,517,743.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,708.50 : 699,849 = 699,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,708.50/699,849 = 699,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,708.50x = 699,849 × 699,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,708.50x = 489,788,622,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,788,622,801/322,708.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517,743.17

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