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Finding the Third Proportional to 314,324 and 678,868

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Solution

The third proportional to 314,324 and 678,868 is: 1,466,199.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,324 : 678,868 = 678,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,324/678,868 = 678,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,324x = 678,868 × 678,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,324x = 460,861,761,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,861,761,424/314,324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,199.72

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