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Finding the Third Proportional to 308,556 and 676,296

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Solution

The third proportional to 308,556 and 676,296 is: 1,482,312.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,556 : 676,296 = 676,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,556/676,296 = 676,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,556x = 676,296 × 676,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,556x = 457,376,279,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,376,279,616/308,556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482,312.06

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