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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,996 and 687,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,996 and 687,392 is: 1,449,428.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,996 : 687,392 = 687,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,996/687,392 = 687,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,996x = 687,392 × 687,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,996x = 472,507,761,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,507,761,664/325,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,428.10

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