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Finding the Third Proportional to 321,660 and 687,494

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Solution

The third proportional to 321,660 and 687,494 is: 1,469,402.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,660 : 687,494 = 687,494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,660/687,494 = 687,494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,660x = 687,494 × 687,494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,660x = 472,648,000,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,648,000,036/321,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469,402.47

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