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Finding the Third Proportional to 323,399 and 680,308

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Solution

The third proportional to 323,399 and 680,308 is: 1,431,108.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,399 : 680,308 = 680,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,399/680,308 = 680,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,399x = 680,308 × 680,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,399x = 462,818,974,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,818,974,864/323,399
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431,108.24

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