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Finding the Third Proportional to 313,702 and 679,072

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Solution

The third proportional to 313,702 and 679,072 is: 1,469,989.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,702 : 679,072 = 679,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,702/679,072 = 679,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,702x = 679,072 × 679,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,702x = 461,138,781,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,138,781,184/313,702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469,989.93

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