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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,070 and 687,532

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,070 and 687,532 is: 1,449,689.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,070 : 687,532 = 687,532 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,070/687,532 = 687,532/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,070x = 687,532 × 687,532
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,070x = 472,700,251,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,700,251,024/326,070
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,689.49

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