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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,619 and 699,610

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,619 and 699,610 is: 1,489,427.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,619 : 699,610 = 699,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,619/699,610 = 699,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,619x = 699,610 × 699,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,619x = 489,454,152,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,454,152,100/328,619
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489,427.43

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