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Finding the Third Proportional to 314,272 and 678,956

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Solution

The third proportional to 314,272 and 678,956 is: 1,466,822.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,272 : 678,956 = 678,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,272/678,956 = 678,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,272x = 678,956 × 678,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,272x = 460,981,249,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,981,249,936/314,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,822.53

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