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Finding the Third Proportional to 314,548 and 684,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 314,548 and 684,392 is: 1,489,096.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,548 : 684,392 = 684,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,548/684,392 = 684,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,548x = 684,392 × 684,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,548x = 468,392,409,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,392,409,664/314,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489,096.77

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