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Finding the Third Proportional to 314,618 and 681,722

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Solution

The third proportional to 314,618 and 681,722 is: 1,477,171.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,618 : 681,722 = 681,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,618/681,722 = 681,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,618x = 681,722 × 681,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,618x = 464,744,885,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,744,885,284/314,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477,171.95

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