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Finding the Third Proportional to 309,484 and 677,288

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Solution

The third proportional to 309,484 and 677,288 is: 1,482,205.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,484 : 677,288 = 677,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,484/677,288 = 677,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,484x = 677,288 × 677,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,484x = 458,719,034,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,719,034,944/309,484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482,205.98

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