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Finding the Third Proportional to 308,948 and 676,948

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Solution

The third proportional to 308,948 and 676,948 is: 1,483,287.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,948 : 676,948 = 676,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,948/676,948 = 676,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,948x = 676,948 × 676,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,948x = 458,258,594,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,258,594,704/308,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483,287.14

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