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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,632 and 699,918

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,632 and 699,918 is: 1,499,807.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,632 : 699,918 = 699,918 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,632/699,918 = 699,918/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,632x = 699,918 × 699,918
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,632x = 489,885,206,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,885,206,724/326,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499,807.76

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