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Finding the Third Proportional to 323,397 and 703,421

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Solution

The third proportional to 323,397 and 703,421 is: 1,530,011.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,397 : 703,421 = 703,421 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,397/703,421 = 703,421/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,397x = 703,421 × 703,421
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,397x = 494,801,103,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,801,103,241/323,397
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530,011.42

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