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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,606 and 684,097

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,606 and 684,097 is: 1,459,700.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,606 : 684,097 = 684,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,606/684,097 = 684,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,606x = 684,097 × 684,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,606x = 467,988,705,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,988,705,409/320,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459,700.40

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