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Finding the Third Proportional to 308,859 and 676,767

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Solution

The third proportional to 308,859 and 676,767 is: 1,482,921.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,859 : 676,767 = 676,767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,859/676,767 = 676,767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,859x = 676,767 × 676,767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,859x = 458,013,572,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,013,572,289/308,859
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482,921.24

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