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Finding the Third Proportional to 314,514 and 679,092

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Solution

The third proportional to 314,514 and 679,092 is: 1,466,281.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,514 : 679,092 = 679,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,514/679,092 = 679,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,514x = 679,092 × 679,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,514x = 461,165,944,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,165,944,464/314,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,281.13

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