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Finding the Third Proportional to 314,436 and 678,669

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Solution

The third proportional to 314,436 and 678,669 is: 1,464,818.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,436 : 678,669 = 678,669 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,436/678,669 = 678,669/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,436x = 678,669 × 678,669
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,436x = 460,591,611,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,591,611,561/314,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464,818.31

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