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Finding the Third Proportional to 308,874 and 676,797

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Solution

The third proportional to 308,874 and 676,797 is: 1,482,980.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,874 : 676,797 = 676,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,874/676,797 = 676,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,874x = 676,797 × 676,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,874x = 458,054,179,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,054,179,209/308,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482,980.70

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