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Finding the Third Proportional to 308,889 and 676,827

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Solution

The third proportional to 308,889 and 676,827 is: 1,483,040.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,889 : 676,827 = 676,827 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,889/676,827 = 676,827/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,889x = 676,827 × 676,827
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,889x = 458,094,787,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,094,787,929/308,889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483,040.15

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