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Finding the Third Proportional to 351,028 and 684,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 351,028 and 684,560 is: 1,335,000.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,028 : 684,560 = 684,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,028/684,560 = 684,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,028x = 684,560 × 684,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,028x = 468,622,393,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,622,393,600/351,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335,000.04

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