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Finding the Third Proportional to 307,614 and 675,714

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Solution

The third proportional to 307,614 and 675,714 is: 1,484,293.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,614 : 675,714 = 675,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,614/675,714 = 675,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,614x = 675,714 × 675,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,614x = 456,589,409,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,589,409,796/307,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484,293.33

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