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Finding the Third Proportional to 321,490 and 687,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 321,490 and 687,268 is: 1,469,213.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,490 : 687,268 = 687,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,490/687,268 = 687,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,490x = 687,268 × 687,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,490x = 472,337,303,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,337,303,824/321,490
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469,213.05

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