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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,517 and 677,241

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,517 and 677,241 is: 1,430,986.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,517 : 677,241 = 677,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,517/677,241 = 677,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,517x = 677,241 × 677,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,517x = 458,655,372,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,655,372,081/320,517
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430,986.10

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