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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,824 and 676,998

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,824 and 676,998 is: 1,474,552.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,824 : 676,998 = 676,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,824/676,998 = 676,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,824x = 676,998 × 676,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,824x = 458,326,292,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,326,292,004/310,824
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474,552.45

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