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Finding the Third Proportional to 314,233 and 678,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 314,233 and 678,266 is: 1,464,024.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,233 : 678,266 = 678,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,233/678,266 = 678,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,233x = 678,266 × 678,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,233x = 460,044,766,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,044,766,756/314,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464,024.36

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