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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,627 and 679,412

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,627 and 679,412 is: 1,486,028.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,627 : 679,412 = 679,412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,627/679,412 = 679,412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,627x = 679,412 × 679,412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,627x = 461,600,665,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,600,665,744/310,627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486,028.79

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