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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,719 and 686,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,719 and 686,430 is: 1,446,603.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,719 : 686,430 = 686,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,719/686,430 = 686,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,719x = 686,430 × 686,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,719x = 471,186,144,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,186,144,900/325,719
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446,603.19

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