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Finding the Third Proportional to 308,868 and 676,785

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Solution

The third proportional to 308,868 and 676,785 is: 1,482,956.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,868 : 676,785 = 676,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,868/676,785 = 676,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,868x = 676,785 × 676,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,868x = 458,037,936,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,037,936,225/308,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482,956.91

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