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Finding the Third Proportional to 309,408 and 678,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 309,408 and 678,552 is: 1,488,108.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,408 : 678,552 = 678,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,408/678,552 = 678,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,408x = 678,552 × 678,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,408x = 460,432,816,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,432,816,704/309,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488,108.96

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