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Finding the Third Proportional to 314,240 and 678,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 314,240 and 678,280 is: 1,464,052.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,240 : 678,280 = 678,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,240/678,280 = 678,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,240x = 678,280 × 678,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,240x = 460,063,758,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,063,758,400/314,240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464,052.18

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