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Finding the Third Proportional to 313,794 and 679,104

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Solution

The third proportional to 313,794 and 679,104 is: 1,469,697.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,794 : 679,104 = 679,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,794/679,104 = 679,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,794x = 679,104 × 679,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,794x = 461,182,242,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,182,242,816/313,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469,697.45

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