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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,869 and 681,531

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,869 and 681,531 is: 1,425,371.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,869 : 681,531 = 681,531 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,869/681,531 = 681,531/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,869x = 681,531 × 681,531
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,869x = 464,484,503,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,484,503,961/325,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425,371.86

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