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Finding the Third Proportional to 323,294 and 702,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 323,294 and 702,548 is: 1,526,702.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,294 : 702,548 = 702,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,294/702,548 = 702,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,294x = 702,548 × 702,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,294x = 493,573,692,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,573,692,304/323,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526,702.30

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