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Finding the Third Proportional to 688,327 and 1,476,296.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 688,327 and 1,476,296.50 is: 3,166,302.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,327 : 1,476,296.50 = 1,476,296.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,327/1,476,296.50 = 1,476,296.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,327x = 1,476,296.50 × 1,476,296.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,327x = 2,179,451,355,912.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179,451,355,912.25/688,327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166,302.29

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