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Finding the Third Proportional to 307,620 and 675,726

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Solution

The third proportional to 307,620 and 675,726 is: 1,484,317.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,620 : 675,726 = 675,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,620/675,726 = 675,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,620x = 675,726 × 675,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,620x = 456,605,627,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,605,627,076/307,620
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484,317.10

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