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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,711 and 699,853

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,711 and 699,853 is: 1,517,748.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,711 : 699,853 = 699,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,711/699,853 = 699,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,711x = 699,853 × 699,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,711x = 489,794,221,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,794,221,609/322,711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517,748.76

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