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Finding the Third Proportional to 308,991 and 676,894

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Solution

The third proportional to 308,991 and 676,894 is: 1,482,844.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,991 : 676,894 = 676,894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,991/676,894 = 676,894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,991x = 676,894 × 676,894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,991x = 458,185,487,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,185,487,236/308,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482,844.12

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