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Finding the Third Proportional to 323,388 and 680,295

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Solution

The third proportional to 323,388 and 680,295 is: 1,431,102.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,388 : 680,295 = 680,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,388/680,295 = 680,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,388x = 680,295 × 680,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,388x = 462,801,287,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,801,287,025/323,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431,102.23

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