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Finding the Third Proportional to 314,238 and 678,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 314,238 and 678,276 is: 1,464,044.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,238 : 678,276 = 678,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,238/678,276 = 678,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,238x = 678,276 × 678,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,238x = 460,058,332,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,058,332,176/314,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464,044.23

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