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Finding the Third Proportional to 314,843.50 and 679,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 314,843.50 and 679,440 is: 1,466,248.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,843.50 : 679,440 = 679,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,843.50/679,440 = 679,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,843.50x = 679,440 × 679,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,843.50x = 461,638,713,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,638,713,600/314,843.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,248.20

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