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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,611 and 699,877

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,611 and 699,877 is: 1,499,728.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,611 : 699,877 = 699,877 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,611/699,877 = 699,877/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,611x = 699,877 × 699,877
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,611x = 489,827,815,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,827,815,129/326,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499,728.47

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