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Finding the Third Proportional to 324,909 and 675,819

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Solution

The third proportional to 324,909 and 675,819 is: 1,405,720.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,909 : 675,819 = 675,819 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,909/675,819 = 675,819/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,909x = 675,819 × 675,819
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,909x = 456,731,320,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,731,320,761/324,909
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405,720.74

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