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Finding the Third Proportional to 323,384.81 and 680,284.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 323,384.81 and 680,284.50 is: 1,431,072.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,384.81 : 680,284.50 = 680,284.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,384.81/680,284.50 = 680,284.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,384.81x = 680,284.50 × 680,284.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,384.81x = 462,787,000,940.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,787,000,940.25/323,384.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431,072.16

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