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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,936 and 703,992

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,936 and 703,992 is: 1,534,684.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,936 : 703,992 = 703,992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,936/703,992 = 703,992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,936x = 703,992 × 703,992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,936x = 495,604,736,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,604,736,064/322,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534,684.07

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