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Finding the Third Proportional to 314,576 and 679,208

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Solution

The third proportional to 314,576 and 679,208 is: 1,466,493.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,576 : 679,208 = 679,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,576/679,208 = 679,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,576x = 679,208 × 679,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,576x = 461,323,507,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,323,507,264/314,576
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,493.02

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