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Finding the Third Proportional to 321,849 and 685,278

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Solution

The third proportional to 321,849 and 685,278 is: 1,459,087.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,849 : 685,278 = 685,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,849/685,278 = 685,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,849x = 685,278 × 685,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,849x = 469,605,937,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,605,937,284/321,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459,087.76

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