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Finding the Third Proportional to 323,408 and 680,326

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Solution

The third proportional to 323,408 and 680,326 is: 1,431,144.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,408 : 680,326 = 680,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,408/680,326 = 680,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,408x = 680,326 × 680,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,408x = 462,843,466,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,843,466,276/323,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431,144.15

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