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Finding the Third Proportional to 415,448 and 678,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 415,448 and 678,324 is: 1,107,535.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,448 : 678,324 = 678,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,448/678,324 = 678,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,448x = 678,324 × 678,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,448x = 460,123,448,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,123,448,976/415,448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107,535.60

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