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Finding the Third Proportional to 309,078 and 677,214

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Solution

The third proportional to 309,078 and 677,214 is: 1,483,828.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,078 : 677,214 = 677,214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,078/677,214 = 677,214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,078x = 677,214 × 677,214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,078x = 458,618,801,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,618,801,796/309,078
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483,828.68

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