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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,545 and 676,038

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,545 and 676,038 is: 1,403,883.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,545 : 676,038 = 676,038 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,545/676,038 = 676,038/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,545x = 676,038 × 676,038
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,545x = 457,027,377,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,027,377,444/325,545
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403,883.88

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