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Finding the Third Proportional to 309,689 and 678,427

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Solution

The third proportional to 309,689 and 678,427 is: 1,486,210.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,689 : 678,427 = 678,427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,689/678,427 = 678,427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,689x = 678,427 × 678,427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,689x = 460,263,194,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,263,194,329/309,689
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486,210.99

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