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Finding the Third Proportional to 323,398 and 680,307

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Solution

The third proportional to 323,398 and 680,307 is: 1,431,108.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,398 : 680,307 = 680,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,398/680,307 = 680,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,398x = 680,307 × 680,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,398x = 462,817,614,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,817,614,249/323,398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431,108.46

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