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Finding the Third Proportional to 308,474 and 672,982

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Solution

The third proportional to 308,474 and 672,982 is: 1,468,210.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,474 : 672,982 = 672,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,474/672,982 = 672,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,474x = 672,982 × 672,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,474x = 452,904,772,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,904,772,324/308,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468,210.52

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