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Finding the Third Proportional to 309,688 and 678,425

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Solution

The third proportional to 309,688 and 678,425 is: 1,486,207.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,688 : 678,425 = 678,425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,688/678,425 = 678,425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,688x = 678,425 × 678,425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,688x = 460,260,480,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,260,480,625/309,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486,207.02

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