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Finding the Third Proportional to 321,492 and 687,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 321,492 and 687,272 is: 1,469,221.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,492 : 687,272 = 687,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,492/687,272 = 687,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,492x = 687,272 × 687,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,492x = 472,342,801,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,342,801,984/321,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469,221.01

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