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Finding the Third Proportional to 313,074 and 676,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 313,074 and 676,170 is: 1,460,376.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,074 : 676,170 = 676,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,074/676,170 = 676,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,074x = 676,170 × 676,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,074x = 457,205,868,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,205,868,900/313,074
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460,376.36

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