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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,878 and 637,476

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,878 and 637,476 is: 1,258,604.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,878 : 637,476 = 637,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,878/637,476 = 637,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,878x = 637,476 × 637,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,878x = 406,375,650,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,375,650,576/322,878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258,604.34

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