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Finding the Third Proportional to 313,114 and 676,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 313,114 and 676,240 is: 1,460,492.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,114 : 676,240 = 676,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,114/676,240 = 676,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,114x = 676,240 × 676,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,114x = 457,300,537,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,300,537,600/313,114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460,492.15

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