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Finding the Third Proportional to 314,128 and 697,944

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Solution

The third proportional to 314,128 and 697,944 is: 1,550,724.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,128 : 697,944 = 697,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,128/697,944 = 697,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,128x = 697,944 × 697,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,128x = 487,125,827,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,125,827,136/314,128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550,724.00

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