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Finding the Third Proportional to 314,696 and 679,648

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Solution

The third proportional to 314,696 and 679,648 is: 1,467,833.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,696 : 679,648 = 679,648 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,696/679,648 = 679,648/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,696x = 679,648 × 679,648
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,696x = 461,921,403,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,921,403,904/314,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467,833.73

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