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Finding the Third Proportional to 321,588 and 687,452

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Solution

The third proportional to 321,588 and 687,452 is: 1,469,551.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,588 : 687,452 = 687,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,588/687,452 = 687,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,588x = 687,452 × 687,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,588x = 472,590,252,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,590,252,304/321,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469,551.89

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