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Finding the Third Proportional to 307,804 and 672,488

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Solution

The third proportional to 307,804 and 672,488 is: 1,469,247.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,804 : 672,488 = 672,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,804/672,488 = 672,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,804x = 672,488 × 672,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,804x = 452,240,110,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,240,110,144/307,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469,247.02

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