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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,752 and 679,824

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,752 and 679,824 is: 1,487,233.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,752 : 679,824 = 679,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,752/679,824 = 679,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,752x = 679,824 × 679,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,752x = 462,160,670,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,160,670,976/310,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487,233.13

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