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Finding the Third Proportional to 321,481 and 687,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 321,481 and 687,248 is: 1,469,168.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,481 : 687,248 = 687,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,481/687,248 = 687,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,481x = 687,248 × 687,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,481x = 472,309,813,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,309,813,504/321,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469,168.67

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