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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,598 and 699,852

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,598 and 699,852 is: 1,499,681.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,598 : 699,852 = 699,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,598/699,852 = 699,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,598x = 699,852 × 699,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,598x = 489,792,821,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,792,821,904/326,598
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499,681.02

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