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Finding the Third Proportional to 314,561 and 684,417

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Solution

The third proportional to 314,561 and 684,417 is: 1,489,144.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,561 : 684,417 = 684,417 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,561/684,417 = 684,417/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,561x = 684,417 × 684,417
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,561x = 468,426,629,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,426,629,889/314,561
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489,144.01

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