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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,878 and 681,544

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,878 and 681,544 is: 1,425,386.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,878 : 681,544 = 681,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,878/681,544 = 681,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,878x = 681,544 × 681,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,878x = 464,502,223,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,502,223,936/325,878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425,386.87

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