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Finding the Third Proportional to 313,074 and 677,196

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Solution

The third proportional to 313,074 and 677,196 is: 1,464,811.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,074 : 677,196 = 677,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,074/677,196 = 677,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,074x = 677,196 × 677,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,074x = 458,594,422,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,594,422,416/313,074
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464,811.59

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