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Finding the Third Proportional to 313,922 and 679,988

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Solution

The third proportional to 313,922 and 679,988 is: 1,472,925.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,922 : 679,988 = 679,988 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,922/679,988 = 679,988/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,922x = 679,988 × 679,988
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,922x = 462,383,680,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,383,680,144/313,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472,925.38

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