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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,844 and 637,424

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,844 and 637,424 is: 1,258,531.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,844 : 637,424 = 637,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,844/637,424 = 637,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,844x = 637,424 × 637,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,844x = 406,309,355,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,309,355,776/322,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258,531.54

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