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Finding the Third Proportional to 314,232 and 678,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 314,232 and 678,264 is: 1,464,020.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,232 : 678,264 = 678,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,232/678,264 = 678,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,232x = 678,264 × 678,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,232x = 460,042,053,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,042,053,696/314,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464,020.39

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