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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,838 and 681,452

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,838 and 681,452 is: 1,425,177.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,838 : 681,452 = 681,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,838/681,452 = 681,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,838x = 681,452 × 681,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,838x = 464,376,828,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,376,828,304/325,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425,177.02

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