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Finding the Third Proportional to 309,825 and 678,618

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Solution

The third proportional to 309,825 and 678,618 is: 1,486,395.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,825 : 678,618 = 678,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,825/678,618 = 678,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,825x = 678,618 × 678,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,825x = 460,522,389,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,522,389,924/309,825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486,395.19

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