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Finding the Third Proportional to 701,304 and 992,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 701,304 and 992,340 is: 1,404,153.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,304 : 992,340 = 992,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,304/992,340 = 992,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,304x = 992,340 × 992,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,304x = 984,738,675,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,738,675,600/701,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404,153.80

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