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Finding the Third Proportional to 321,524 and 687,334

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Solution

The third proportional to 321,524 and 687,334 is: 1,469,339.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,524 : 687,334 = 687,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,524/687,334 = 687,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,524x = 687,334 × 687,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,524x = 472,428,027,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,428,027,556/321,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469,339.86

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