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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,838 and 750,215

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,838 and 750,215 is: 1,743,359.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,838 : 750,215 = 750,215 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,838/750,215 = 750,215/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,838x = 750,215 × 750,215
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,838x = 562,822,546,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,822,546,225/322,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743,359.04

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