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Finding the Third Proportional to 324,120 and 700,171

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Solution

The third proportional to 324,120 and 700,171 is: 1,512,524.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,120 : 700,171 = 700,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,120/700,171 = 700,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,120x = 700,171 × 700,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,120x = 490,239,429,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,239,429,241/324,120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512,524.46

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