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Finding the Third Proportional to 321,488 and 687,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 321,488 and 687,264 is: 1,469,205.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,488 : 687,264 = 687,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,488/687,264 = 687,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,488x = 687,264 × 687,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,488x = 472,331,805,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,331,805,696/321,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469,205.09

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