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Finding the Third Proportional to 308,572 and 676,328

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Solution

The third proportional to 308,572 and 676,328 is: 1,482,375.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,572 : 676,328 = 676,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,572/676,328 = 676,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,572x = 676,328 × 676,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,572x = 457,419,563,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,419,563,584/308,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482,375.47

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