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Finding the Third Proportional to 323,555 and 702,998

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Solution

The third proportional to 323,555 and 702,998 is: 1,527,425.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,555 : 702,998 = 702,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,555/702,998 = 702,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,555x = 702,998 × 702,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,555x = 494,206,188,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,206,188,004/323,555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527,425.59

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