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Finding the Third Proportional to 308,496 and 676,080

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Solution

The third proportional to 308,496 and 676,080 is: 1,481,653.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,496 : 676,080 = 676,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,496/676,080 = 676,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,496x = 676,080 × 676,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,496x = 457,084,166,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,084,166,400/308,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481,653.46

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