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Finding the Third Proportional to 314,442 and 678,681

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Solution

The third proportional to 314,442 and 678,681 is: 1,464,842.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,442 : 678,681 = 678,681 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,442/678,681 = 678,681/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,442x = 678,681 × 678,681
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,442x = 460,607,899,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,607,899,761/314,442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464,842.16

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