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Finding the Third Proportional to 314,610 and 681,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 314,610 and 681,708 is: 1,477,148.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,610 : 681,708 = 681,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,610/681,708 = 681,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,610x = 681,708 × 681,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,610x = 464,725,797,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,725,797,264/314,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477,148.84

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