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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,952 and 672,208

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,952 and 672,208 is: 1,386,288.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,952 : 672,208 = 672,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,952/672,208 = 672,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,952x = 672,208 × 672,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,952x = 451,863,595,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,863,595,264/325,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386,288.76

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