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Finding the Third Proportional to 314,563 and 684,421

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Solution

The third proportional to 314,563 and 684,421 is: 1,489,151.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,563 : 684,421 = 684,421 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,563/684,421 = 684,421/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,563x = 684,421 × 684,421
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,563x = 468,432,105,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,432,105,241/314,563
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489,151.95

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