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Finding the Third Proportional to 313,638 and 679,116

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Solution

The third proportional to 313,638 and 679,116 is: 1,470,480.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,638 : 679,116 = 679,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,638/679,116 = 679,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,638x = 679,116 × 679,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,638x = 461,198,541,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,198,541,456/313,638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470,480.43

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