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Finding the Third Proportional to 314,559 and 679,176

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Solution

The third proportional to 314,559 and 679,176 is: 1,466,434.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,559 : 679,176 = 679,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,559/679,176 = 679,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,559x = 679,176 × 679,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,559x = 461,280,038,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,280,038,976/314,559
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,434.08

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