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Finding the Third Proportional to 314,252 and 678,706

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Solution

The third proportional to 314,252 and 678,706 is: 1,465,835.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,252 : 678,706 = 678,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,252/678,706 = 678,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,252x = 678,706 × 678,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,252x = 460,641,834,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,641,834,436/314,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465,835.81

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