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Finding the Third Proportional to 309,829 and 678,626

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Solution

The third proportional to 309,829 and 678,626 is: 1,486,411.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,829 : 678,626 = 678,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,829/678,626 = 678,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,829x = 678,626 × 678,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,829x = 460,533,247,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,533,247,876/309,829
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486,411.05

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