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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,455 and 679,027

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,455 and 679,027 is: 1,485,167.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,455 : 679,027 = 679,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,455/679,027 = 679,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,455x = 679,027 × 679,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,455x = 461,077,666,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,077,666,729/310,455
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485,167.47

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