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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,635 and 679,428

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,635 and 679,428 is: 1,486,060.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,635 : 679,428 = 679,428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,635/679,428 = 679,428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,635x = 679,428 × 679,428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,635x = 461,622,407,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,622,407,184/310,635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486,060.51

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