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Finding the Third Proportional to 323,401 and 680,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 323,401 and 680,317 is: 1,431,137.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,401 : 680,317 = 680,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,401/680,317 = 680,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,401x = 680,317 × 680,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,401x = 462,831,220,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,831,220,489/323,401
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431,137.26

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