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Finding the Third Proportional to 323,294 and 701,884

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Solution

The third proportional to 323,294 and 701,884 is: 1,523,817.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,294 : 701,884 = 701,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,294/701,884 = 701,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,294x = 701,884 × 701,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,294x = 492,641,149,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,641,149,456/323,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523,817.79

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