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Finding the Third Proportional to 323,546 and 702,980

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Solution

The third proportional to 323,546 and 702,980 is: 1,527,389.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,546 : 702,980 = 702,980 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,546/702,980 = 702,980/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,546x = 702,980 × 702,980
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,546x = 494,180,880,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,180,880,400/323,546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527,389.86

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