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Finding the Third Proportional to 314,246 and 678,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 314,246 and 678,292 is: 1,464,076.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,246 : 678,292 = 678,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,246/678,292 = 678,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,246x = 678,292 × 678,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,246x = 460,080,037,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,080,037,264/314,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464,076.03

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