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Finding the Third Proportional to 314,592 and 681,663

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Solution

The third proportional to 314,592 and 681,663 is: 1,477,038.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,592 : 681,663 = 681,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,592/681,663 = 681,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,592x = 681,663 × 681,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,592x = 464,664,445,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,664,445,569/314,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477,038.34

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