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Finding the Third Proportional to 307,616 and 675,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 307,616 and 675,718 is: 1,484,301.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,616 : 675,718 = 675,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,616/675,718 = 675,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,616x = 675,718 × 675,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,616x = 456,594,815,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,594,815,524/307,616
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484,301.26

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