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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,604 and 679,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,604 and 679,364 is: 1,485,928.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,604 : 679,364 = 679,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,604/679,364 = 679,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,604x = 679,364 × 679,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,604x = 461,535,444,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,535,444,496/310,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485,928.85

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