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Finding the Third Proportional to 314,318 and 678,424

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Solution

The third proportional to 314,318 and 678,424 is: 1,464,310.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,318 : 678,424 = 678,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,318/678,424 = 678,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,318x = 678,424 × 678,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,318x = 460,259,123,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,259,123,776/314,318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464,310.42

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