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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,068 and 687,528

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,068 and 687,528 is: 1,449,681.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,068 : 687,528 = 687,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,068/687,528 = 687,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,068x = 687,528 × 687,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,068x = 472,694,750,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,694,750,784/326,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,681.51

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