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Finding the Third Proportional to 308,955 and 676,959

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Solution

The third proportional to 308,955 and 676,959 is: 1,483,301.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,955 : 676,959 = 676,959 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,955/676,959 = 676,959/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,955x = 676,959 × 676,959
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,955x = 458,273,487,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,273,487,681/308,955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483,301.74

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