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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,568 and 676,088

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,568 and 676,088 is: 1,403,992.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,568 : 676,088 = 676,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,568/676,088 = 676,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,568x = 676,088 × 676,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,568x = 457,094,983,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,094,983,744/325,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403,992.36

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