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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,050 and 687,492

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,050 and 687,492 is: 1,449,609.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,050 : 687,492 = 687,492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,050/687,492 = 687,492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,050x = 687,492 × 687,492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,050x = 472,645,250,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,645,250,064/326,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,609.72

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