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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,098 and 687,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,098 and 687,828 is: 1,424,601.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,098 : 687,828 = 687,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,098/687,828 = 687,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,098x = 687,828 × 687,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,098x = 473,107,357,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,107,357,584/332,098
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424,601.65

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