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Finding the Third Proportional to 324,464 and 698,852

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Solution

The third proportional to 324,464 and 698,852 is: 1,505,233.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,464 : 698,852 = 698,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,464/698,852 = 698,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,464x = 698,852 × 698,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,464x = 488,394,117,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,394,117,904/324,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505,233.61

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